Legislative Branch and Checks & Balances

Flashcards on the structure of the Legislative Branch, the legislative process of how a bill becomes law, and checks and balances.

Bicameral

Having two legislative chambers.

Total Senate Members

100 members in total.

Senate Term Length

6 years.

Total House of Representatives Members

435 members in total.

Filibuster

A tactic that may be used to delay the voting of a bill.

Joint Committee

A committee where differences in both versions of a bill are resolved before being sent to the President.

Presidential Veto Override

The process by which Congress may override a President's veto with a 2/3 vote.

Checks & Balances System

The system of interactions and checks among the Judicial, Executive, and Legislative branches of government.