Vocab
what is the definition of bicameral
2 house, as in legislature with two houses
What is a republican
A form of government, constitution
What is the acronym for the voting process
I ate Dill Pickles Colored Purple
how many members are in the senate
100
how many members of the house of reps are there
435
what is the definition of lobbyist
a person who represents an interest group
what is a party platform
political party statement of its goals and policy's
for the next 4 years
What is the 5th part of the law making process
Conference Committee compromise the bill
how old to you have to be to join
30 years old
what are the qualifications for the house of representatives
25 years old
live in state for 7 years
what is the definition of floor leader
chief officer parties house who guide the bills
how many votes does Virginia have
13 electoral votes
What comes after the first part of the law making process
Assigned to the Committee
Rules for debate
unlimited filibuster
Rules for debate in the house of representatives
Limited
what is the definition of interest group
a group of people who work together for similar interest
what is fundraising
collecting money for individuals and organizations for campaigning
What is the congress override
Two thirds vote in each chamber would become law
how long is the term
6 years
presiding officer name for the house of reps
speaker of the house
what is the definition of president pro tempore
An officer who preserves over senate if Vice president is absent
Federalism
national government allowed to give voting rights nationally; states have the power of elections
What can the president do instead of signing the bill
veto or pocket the bill
vice president of pro tempore of senate
President Officer
Responsibilities for house of representatives , 3 answers
propose amendments, bring impeachment charges, handle revenue bills