Lesson 12 Vocabulary

What does it mean to abstain in a congressional context?

• To vote in favor of a bill

• To choose not to cast a vote on a bill

• To vote against a bill

• To propose a new bill

Who is a Congressional Page?

• A senior senator

• A high school junior who works as a messenger in the House or Senate

• A member of the Supreme Court

• A state governor

What is the Seniority Rule in Congress?

• The rule that the oldest member of Congress becomes the leader

• The tradition that a member's seniority determines their position on a committee

• The rule that only senior members can propose bills

• The rule that senior members have more voting power

What is a Filibuster?

• A type of voting method

• The tactic of using endless speeches to delay or prevent passage of legislation

• A committee meeting

• A type of bill

What is Cloture?

• The process used to end a filibuster in the Senate

• A type of legislative bill

• A method of voting in Congress

• A committee meeting

What does a Hold in the Senate refer to?

• A request by a senator to delay action on a bill

• A type of voting method

• A committee meeting

• A legislative bill

What is a Rider in legislative terms?

• An amendment attached to a bill that has little or no relation to the subject of the bill

• A type of voting method

• A committee meeting

• A legislative bill

What is the purpose of a Legislative Hearing?

• To vote on a bill

• To hear testimony and gather information on a proposed piece of legislation

• To end a filibuster

• To propose a new bill

What does Logrolling refer to in Congress?

• The process of ending a filibuster

• The trading of votes among legislators to ensure the passage of various bills

• A type of legislative bill

• A method of voting

What is a Super Majority?

• A simple majority of votes

• A number of votes greater than a simple majority

• A unanimous vote

• A tie vote