Legislative Branch Vocabulary

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An idea for a law - the first step in the law-making process.

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Bill

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The political party with the most members in Congress is called the:

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Majority Party

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The political party with fewer members in Congress is called the

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Minority Party

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Our congress consists of two houses, Senate and House of Representatives; this is called:

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bicameral

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The rejection of a bill by the Executive Branch (led by the president).

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Veto

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The primary duty of the Legislative Branch is to:

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Make Laws

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The President's ability to veto a bill is an example of:

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Checks and Balances

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The people REPRESENTED by members of a law-making body (Congress or General Assembly) are:

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Constituents

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When the Vice President is absent, who is in charge of the Senate? They lead conversations about new bills and make sure the Senate runs smoothly.

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President Pro Tempore

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Who is the leader of the House, can create committees, and advocates for what the people want?

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Speaker of the House