AP Gov unit 2A vocab

Filibuster

A Senate tactic where a member speaks at length to delay or prevent a vote on a bill, requiring a 60-vote cloture to end.

pork barrel spending

Legislation that directs specific funds to projects within districts or states

logrolling

The practice of legislators exchanging votes to gain support for their respective bills or initiatives.

discharge petition

A process in the House to bring a bill out of committee and to the floor for a vote without the committee's approval, requiring signatures from a majority of House members.

gridlock/partisan division

Situations where political disagreements between parties or branches hinder legislative progress.

divided government

occurs when different parties control the presidency and Congress.