Legislative Branch Vocab

What is a filibuster?

• A filibuster is a tactic used to delay or block legislative action.
• A filibuster is a method to expedite legislative processes.
• A filibuster is a type of voting procedure in Congress.
• A filibuster is a formal agreement to end a debate.

What is gerrymandering?

• Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to benefit a specific political party.
• The process of counting votes after an election concludes.
• A strategy to reduce the number of political parties in an election.
• A method of increasing voter turnout by changing polling locations.

what are implied powers

• Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution
• Implied powers are powers of the government that are not specifically listed in the Constitution .

• Powers that are only used in emergencies
• Powers granted to state governments exclusively

WHat is a term in government?

• time served in elected office

• Electoral process
• Government policy
• Political campaign

what is continuous body in government

• A group of officials that changes every year.
• A legislative body that exists continuously, regardless of member changes.
• A body that only exists during election periods.
• A temporary assembly that meets only during emergencies.

what are expressed powers in government

• Expressed powers are the powers explicitly granted to the congress

• Powers that are implied but not stated in the Constitution.
• Powers that are granted by state governments.
• Powers that are derived from international treaties.

what is a prorogue

• Prorogue refers to the election of new legislators.
• Prorogue is a type of legislative bill.
• Prorogue means to extend a legislative session.
• Prorogue refers to the discontinuation of a legislative session.

define acquit

• To delay a trial indefinitely.
• To formally accuse someone of a crime.
• To free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
• To impose a fine on a defendant.

define Impeach

• To impeach is to promote a public official.
• To impeach is to formally accuse a public official of misconduct.
• To impeach means to support a public official's actions.
• To impeach is to formally reward a public official.

what is committee system

• A process for conducting public opinion polls.
• A governance structure involving appointed or elected groups making decisions.
• A method for random selection of leaders.
• A system where decisions are made by a single individual.