ch 3 sec 1 vocab

What is the term for a part that has a role within a larger organization?

• Bicameral

• Branch

• Committee

• Proposal

What does the term "bicameral" refer to?

• Having two houses or chambers

• A proposal for a new law

• A group appointed for a specific function

• A discussion involving opposing points of view

What is a "bill"?

• A formal organization established to influence the government

• A proposal for a new law

• A law being considered by the legislature

• A group appointed for a specific function

What does "veto" mean?

• To stop or override an action

• A discussion involving opposing points of view

• A proposal for a new law

• A group appointed for a specific function

What is a "proposal"?

• An idea shared with others for discussion or consideration

• A law being considered by the legislature

• A formal organization established to influence the government

• A group appointed for a specific function

What are "interest groups"?

• A group appointed for a specific function

• A formal organization established to influence the government

• A proposal for a new law

• A discussion involving opposing points of view

What does "legislation" refer to?

• A law or a bill being considered for law by the legislature

• A proposal for a new law

• A group appointed for a specific function

• A discussion involving opposing points of view

What is a "committee"?

• A group appointed for a specific function

• A formal organization established to influence the government

• A proposal for a new law

• A discussion involving opposing points of view

What does "debate" mean?

• A discussion involving people or groups with opposing points of view

• A proposal for a new law

• A group appointed for a specific function

• A law being considered by the legislature