Lesson 12 Review: Congressional Lawmaking

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What is meant by logrolling?

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trading votes

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A high school junior who works as a messenger in the House or Senate is called a congressional

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page.

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What is the process used in the Senate to end a filibuster called?

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cloture

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In their oath of office, lawmakers swear to support and defend

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the Constitution.

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Which of these is a key factor in choosing committee chairs? age, seniority, education, experience

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seniority

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What is a Christmas tree bill?

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a bill that has attracted many unrelated riders

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Before a bill can be sent to the president, both chambers of Congress must vote to

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approve the same version.

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How can Congress override a presidential veto?

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Congress must approve the bill again by a two-thirds vote in both chambers.

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What does a committee or subcommittee do during markup?

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determine the final language of a bill

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Which kind of vote in Congress tells constituents how their lawmakers voted? Options: voice vote, standing vote, up-or-down vote.

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roll-call vote