New Year's Resolutions
What resolution only have 1 house of congress vote?
Simple Resolution
Influence policy because reelection depends on it
Voters
A way for Members of Congress to specify that some part of a funding bill go towards a specific purpose
Earmarks
money that has already been spent on entitlements
Uncontrollables
Joint Resolution
Influences policy because house members vote with the party 70% of the time.
Political Party
When committee Ignore the bill and it dies.
Pigeonhole
What are 2 examples of entitlements?
Medicare, Social Security, national debt
This resolution has both houses vote but no president signature.
Concurrent Resolution
Influences policy because of the amount of TV time.
President
President doesn't sign in the last 10 days of a session, kills the bill.
Pocket Veto
Unrelated amendments added to a bill
Riders
Which house introduces the revenue bills first?
House of Reps
Rep of interest group who seeks to influence political events
Lobbyists
approval of government spending
Appropriation
When in session President doesn't sign in 10 days
Bill becomes a law
Where do most bills die?
Committee Action
raise money for candidates &/or parties
PACs
Why so few bills become laws
Long and complicated process,
- Sponsor must be willing to compromise and bargain with others
- Introduced knowing the bill has no chance of becoming a law
What does PACs stand for?
Political Action Committee