Vocabulary
This word means two houses in a legislature.
Bicameral
A group in Congress that reviews bills and issues.
Committee
Minimum age to serve in the House of Representatives.
25
Bills raising taxes must begin in this chamber.
House of Representatives
The House has the sole power to begin this process against federal officials.
Impeachment
These are the rules or written proposals for laws debated by Congress.
Bills
A rejection of a bill by the President.
Veto
Minimum age to serve in the Senate.
30
After passing both chambers, a bill goes here before becoming law.
Presidents Desk
The Senate has the sole power to do this with treaties.
Ratify
This term means dividing House seats among states by population every 10 years.
Appointment
A tactic used in the Senate to delay a vote by talking endlessly.
Filibuster
Years of citizenship required for the House.
7 years
If the President ignores a bill and Congress adjourns within 10 days, this happens.
Pocket Veto
Congress controls spending through this key power.
Power of the Purse
The action of formally charging an official with misconduct.
Impeachment
The official record of Congress’ daily proceedings.
Advice and Consent
Years of citizenship required for the Senate.
9 years
If both chambers pass different versions of a bill, it goes to this group.
Conference Committe
Congress shares this role with the President, but only Congress can declare it officially.
War
The practice of drawing district lines to favor one party.
Gerrymandering
A party leader in Congress who helps manage their party’s legislative program. They keep track of votes, ensure party members show up for important votes, and persuade members to vote along party lines.
Whips
Both House and Senate members must also meet this requirement.
Living in the state they represent
To override a veto, both chambers must pass the bill again with this fraction.
2/3
The Senate’s role in impeachment trials requires this fraction of votes to convict and remove.
2/3