unit 2, mod 1: interactions among branches: Congress
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34 Terms
17th amendment
ratified in 1913; allowed for the direct election of senators
apportionment
the process of allotting house seats based on census results
advise & consent
a power unique to the senate; allows them to confirm/deny presidential appointments to vacant positions
census
taken every 10 years after 1790; allows for an understanding of population in states
plays a role in apportionment
congress
established by article 1 of the Constitution; sets up a bicameral legislature with the job of making laws
conference committee
formed only when a bill has differing versions between houses
members of both houses meet to reconcile the differences
cloture
only exists in the senate; a mechanism for ending a filibuster, needing 60 senators to agree to end the debate
delegate model
decisions are made to reflect the will of their constituents regardless of personal feelings
discharge petition
exists only in the house; a mechanism that will kick a bill out of committee once 218 reps. sign it
divided government
a gov. in which the presidency is controlled by one party and Congress is controlled by the other
earmark
$$$ set aside for certain projects
filibuster
only exists in the senate; a formal way of halting senate action on a bill by long speeches and unlimited debate
franking privilege
a privilege for incumbents; free mailing to constituents, do not have to pay for postage
gerrymandering
a practice of drawing districts in a manner that affects the outcome of a political race
mostly illegal
gridlock
a legislative stalemate where the government is unable to pass new policies or laws
often caused by divided governmen
impeachment
a formal constitutional process where Congress attempts to remove federal officials for certain crimes
impeachment charges = unique to the house
impeachment trial = unique to the senate
joint committee
both houses meet to address long-term issues/programs
ex) congress of library
ensures work is done
