Week 6 Vocabulary Article I Constitution

An 'appropriations bill' is a legislative motion that authorizes the government to spend money. What is the meaning of 'appropriations bill'?

• A bill that proposes new taxes

• A bill that authorizes government spending

• A bill that amends the constitution

• A bill that regulates trade

A bicameral legislature is a type of legislature that consists of how many chambers?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the meaning of 'bill'?

• An amount paid for goods or services

• A type of bird

• A proposal that if Signed by POTUS becomes law

• A part of a plant

What is the meaning of 'Cloture'?

• A legislative procedure to end a debate

• A type of clothing

• A medical term for blood clotting

• A style of architecture

What is the meaning of 'Conference committees'?

• A type of meeting held at conferences

• Committees that resolve disagreements on a particular bill

• A group of people organizing a conference

• A panel of experts discussing a topic at a conference

What is the meaning of 'constituency'?

• A group of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body

• A type of government

• A political party

• An election campaign

The meaning of 'Filibuster' is:

• A prolonged speech that obstructs progress in a legislative assembly

• A type of pasta

• A musical instrument

• A scientific theory

What is the meaning of 'Gerrymandering'?

• The practice of drawing district boundaries to favor a particular political party

• A method of voting in which each voter ranks candidates in order of preference

• A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units

• The process of amending a constitution to include new rights or provisions

What is the meaning of 'incumbent'?

• A person who holds a particular office or position

• A type of bird

• A musical instrument

• A historical event

What is the meaning of 'Law'?

• A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions

• A type of scientific theory

• A form of artistic expression

• A mathematical equation