Legislative vocab Worksheet

composed of 2 legislative chambers
proposed law presented for approval
proposed or enacted law or groups of laws
Member of the majority party elected to lead the house of representatives
Group of house or senate members who work to reconcile different versions of he same bill
An indirect veto of a legislative bill by the president keeping a bill unsigned until it is too late for it to be passed by congross
Senator who presides over the US senatein the absence of the vice president
powers of congressthat are not listed in detail. This is called the "Elastic Clause"
Powers of congress that are explicity granted (numbered= enumerated) under support
Member of legislative body who helps the party leader by encouraging party loyalty and support
Powers of congress that are specifically listed in the constitution (Article 1,section8)
Area within a state representing about 600.000 people. One representaive serves 1 district
Being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect
Permant group of house and senate members responsible for laws in a specific
Permanent group of House and senate members responsible for laws in a specific subject area