How a Bill Becomes a Law
This is exercised by the President after Congress has adjourned. If the President takes no action for ten days, the bill does not become a law and is not returned to Congress for an override.
Pocket Veto
The head of the minority party within the House of Representatives.
Minority Leader
What is the number of senators needed to pass a bill on the Senate floor?
51 votes
A permanent committee established in a legislature, usually focusing on a policy area.
standing committee
This offices works closely with the House and Senate budget committees as well as other committees that have appropriation responsibilities.
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
The individual who introduces a bill in the House of Representatives.
Speaker of the House
The next in line to become President, and the leader of the majority party.
Speaker of the House
The only formal procedure for breaking a filibuster.
Cloture
A committee in the House that determines the time given to debate for introduced bills.
Rules committee
This action repeals a policy of a federal agency or the President, and must be passed in both houses
Legislative veto
Bills that appropriate government spending for localized projects secured solely to bring money to a representative’s district.
Pork Barrel Legislation
List all the requirements needed to be qualified to become a member of the House.
-At least 25 years old
-An American citizen for at least seven years
-A resident of the state the candidate
Gives the minority the power to stop the Senate from considering new business.
Filibuster
A committee that works out differences and sends an identical compromise bill to both chambers for approval.
Conference committee
The process of a congressmen/ women trading his/her vote on a bill for a promise from another member of Congress to support the first member’s bill.
Logrolling/ earmarks
Second step in the process of making a bill a law.
Goes to committee
This rule sets a time limit on a debate, and forbids a particular bill from being amended on the floor.
Closed Rule
To run for the Senate, how many years does one have to be a citizen?
Nine years
A temporary committee set up by the House and Senate with a specific issue.
Select committee
What is the privilege given to members of Congress that allows them to mail their constituents for free?
Franking Privilege