Congressional Roles and Committees

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Key vocabulary terms covering types of congressional committees, leadership positions, models of representation, and the veto process.

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Select Committee

A temporary committee created for a specific issue.

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Speaker of the House

The main leader of the House of Representatives.

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Standing Committee

A permanent committee that focuses on certain topics.

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Trustee Model of Congressional Behavior

A representative votes based on their own judgment.

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Veto

When the president rejects a bill.

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Majority Whip

Helps the majority party count votes and get members to agree.

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Minority Whip

Helps the minority party count votes and organize members.