Censure is a formal reprimand or condemnation.

Censure is an informal expression of approval.

Censure refers to a formal celebration or award.

Censure is a type of punishment for a crime.

the person already holding an elective office

A candidate running for election.

A person who has resigned from their position.

A person who is not eligible to hold office.

The residents of a congressional district or state.

members of the upper house in a legislative body

Constituents refer to the overall structure of a system.

Constituents are the final results of a process.

A caucus is a meeting of party members to choose party officials for public office and to decide the platform.

A caucus is a type of voting system.

A caucus is a formal debate in parliament.

A caucus is a social gathering for entertainment.

the legislative leader elected by party members holding the majority of seats in the House or Senate

The majority leader is the president of the Senate.

The majority leader is responsible for foreign policy decisions.

The majority leader is the head of the minority party in Congress.

the assistant to the floor leader in each house of congress who tries to persuade party members to vote for bills the party supports

A political party whip is a type of voting system.

A political party whip is a member of the opposition party.

A political party whip is responsible for organizing public rallies.

concurrent jurisdiction

When sections of a bill are sent to two or more committees

Concurrent jurisdiction is when courts have different authorities over a case.

Concurrent jurisdiction means only one court can hear a case.

Concurrent jurisdiction refers to the ability of a court to hear cases from other countries.

The minimum number of members required for a valid meeting or decision.

The total number of members in an organization.

A type of voting system used in meetings.

The agenda of a meeting that needs to be followed.

President pro tempore

Officer of the Senate selected by the majority party to act as chair in the absence of the vice president

A junior senator who represents the House of Representatives.

The President's chief advisor on foreign policy.

A senator who leads the Senate majority party.

A filibuster is used to delay or block legislative action in the Senate.

A filibuster is used to expedite legislative action in the House.

A filibuster is a method to increase the number of votes needed for a bill.

A filibuster is a formal vote to approve legislation without debate.

A procedure to end a filibuster in the U.S. Senate.

A resolution to approve a budget proposal.

A procedure to initiate a vote on a bill.

A method to increase debate time in the Senate.

A standing committee is a permanent committee in a legislative body that focuses on specific areas of policy.

A standing committee is a temporary group formed for a specific project.

A standing committee is a group that meets only once a year.

A standing committee is an informal gathering of legislators.

A sub-committee is a smaller group within a committee in Congress that focuses on specific issues.

A sub-committee is the main decision-making body in Congress.

A sub-committee is a group of citizens who vote on laws.

A sub-committee is a type of legislation passed by Congress.

A select committee is a temporary legislative committee formed to investigate specific issues.

A select committee is a permanent body that oversees all legislative activities.

A select committee is a group of citizens elected to represent the public.

A select committee is a committee that only discusses budgetary issues.

A joint committee is a legislative committee made up of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

A joint committee is a committee that only includes Senate members.

A joint committee is a group of citizens advising the government.

A joint committee is a temporary committee formed for a specific purpose.

A conference committee is a temporary joint committee formed to resolve differences in legislation passed by the House and Senate.

A conference committee is a committee that only discusses budget allocations.

A conference committee is a group of citizens who organize public events.

A conference committee is a permanent committee that oversees all legislation.

The seniority system in Congress is a practice that gives preference to members based on their length of service.

A system that prioritizes members based on their political party affiliation.

A method that randomly assigns leadership roles to members of Congress.

A rule that allows only the most recently elected members to hold committee positions.

Expressed powers are the powers explicitly granted to Congress by the U.S. Constitution.

Powers that are reserved for the states under the Constitution.

Powers that are granted to the President by the Constitution.

Powers that are implied but not stated in the Constitution.

Necessary and Proper Clause

The Necessary and Proper Clause allows Congress to create laws needed to execute its powers.

The Necessary and Proper Clause only applies to state governments.

The Necessary and Proper Clause is a part of the Bill of Rights.

The Necessary and Proper Clause limits Congress's ability to create laws.

Implied powers are powers inferred from the expressed powers

Powers that are granted to the President alone

Powers that are only applicable to state governments

Powers explicitly stated in the Constitution

A revenue bill is legislation that raises government funds and must originate in the house

A revenue bill is a type of budget proposal that reduces government spending.

A revenue bill is legislation that only affects state taxes, not federal taxes.

A revenue bill is a financial report that summarizes government expenditures.

Interstate commerce is the trade of goods and services across state borders.

Interstate commerce refers to the sale of goods within a single state.

Interstate commerce is the transportation of people only between states.

Interstate commerce is the regulation of state taxes on local businesses.

Copyright is a legal right that protects original works of authorship.

A copyright is a type of trademark.

Copyright is a method of publishing books.

Copyright is a tax on creative works.

A patent is a legal right that gives an inventor exclusive rights to their invention.

A patent is a type of trademark for brand names.

A patent is a government grant for free public use of inventions.

A patent is a document that describes a business plan.

Impeachment is the process of charging a government official with misconduct.

Impeachment is a method of electing new officials.

Impeachment is a type of government funding.

Impeachment is the process of appointing judges.

The Senate confirmation power is the authority of the Senate to approve or reject presidential appointments.

The Senate confirmation power allows the President to appoint judges without approval.

The Senate confirmation power is the ability to propose new laws.

The Senate confirmation power is the authority to impeach federal officials.

A subpoena is a legal order to appear in court or produce evidence.

A subpoena is a document that grants immunity from prosecution.

A subpoena is a request for a lawyer's services.

A subpoena is a type of legal document used for tax purposes.

Perjury is the act of lying under oath.

The process of swearing in a witness.

A legal term for a witness's testimony.

The act of telling the truth in court.

Contempt of court is the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful toward a court of law.

A form of legal representation in court

A method of appealing a court decision

A legal term for a type of court case

Legal immunity is a protection from legal liability granted to certain individuals or entities.

Legal immunity applies to all citizens equally.

Legal immunity is a form of tax exemption.

Legal immunity is a type of insurance for lawyers.

legislative oversight

Legislative oversight is the process by which the legislative branch monitors and evaluates the actions of the executive branch.

Legislative oversight is the method by which citizens vote on laws.

Legislative oversight involves the judicial branch reviewing executive actions.

Legislative oversight is the process of creating new laws.

Divided government is a situation in which different political parties control different branches of government.

A situation where no political parties exist in government.

A government where all branches are controlled by the same party.

A system where the president has absolute power over the legislature.

The national budget is a government's financial plan for revenues and expenditures.

The national budget is a document for private companies.

The national budget is a plan for military spending only.

The national budget is a summary of past financial performance.

Congress has given extra powers to the president to address situations more swiftly

Emergency powers are granted by the Supreme Court.

The president automatically receives emergency powers during a national crisis.

The president can declare emergencies without any congressional approval.

A bill is a document for a financial transaction.

A bill is a formal request for payment.

A joint resolution is a legislative measure that requires approval by both chambers of Congress and the President.

A joint resolution is a measure that can be passed by a single chamber of Congress.

A joint resolution is a type of treaty that only requires Senate approval.

A joint resolution is a formal statement made by the President.

concurrent resolution

A concurrent resolution is a legislative measure adopted by both houses that does not have the force of law.

A concurrent resolution is a binding law passed by one house.

A concurrent resolution is a type of bill that requires the President's approval.

A concurrent resolution is a formal agreement between the President and Congress.

A rider is an additional provision attached to a legislative bill.

A rider is a type of insurance policy.

A rider is a standalone legislative proposal.

A rider is a financial term for a loan agreement.

to change in a formal way; to change for the better

A veto is the authority of the president to reject legislation.

A veto is a method for the president to propose new laws.

A veto is the power of Congress to override presidential decisions.

A veto is a formal agreement between the president and the Senate.

A pocket veto is a type of veto that occurs when the President takes no action on a bill for 10 days while Congress is adjourned.

A pocket veto occurs when Congress overrides a presidential veto within 5 days.

A pocket veto is when the President signs a bill into law immediately.

A pocket veto is a formal rejection of a bill by the President during a congressional session.

Unit 2 Vocab - Legislative Branch

Authored by Steven Bjornstad

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12th Grade

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bicameral legislature

A bicameral legislature is a system of direct democracy.

A bicameral legislature is a type of executive branch.

A bicameral legislature is a legislative body with two chambers.

A bicameral legislature has three chambers.

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congressional session

A congressional session is a period when Congress is on recess.

A congressional session is a gathering of state governors.

A congressional session is a type of election.

The two-year period in which Congress can conduct its business before the members must face reelection

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US census

A government count of the people conducted every 10 years (1980, 1990, 2000, etc.).

An annual assessment of the country's infrastructure needs.

A survey conducted every year to assess economic growth.

A report on the number of registered voters in the US.

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reapportionment

Reapportionment is the process of increasing taxes based on income.

Reapportionment refers to the allocation of resources for education.

Reapportionment is the act of changing the voting age in elections.

Reapportionment is the redistribution of legislative seats based on population changes.

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redistricting

Redistricting is the process of voting on new laws.

Redistricting refers to the creation of new political parties.

Redistricting is the method of electing a president.

Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries.

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gerrymandering

A technique to reduce the number of political parties in a region.

The process of counting votes after an election.

A method to increase voter turnout by changing voting laws.

Process of redrawing legislative boundaries for the purpose of benefiting the party in power.

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at-large district

An at-large district only allows voting for state representatives.

a type of district that has no voters.

elected from the state as a whole, rather than from a particular district

is a small local area for voting.

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Unit 2 Vocab - Legislative Branch

bicameral legislature

congressional session

US census

reapportionment

redistricting

gerrymandering

at-large district

censure

incumbent

constituents

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