Chapter 4 Section 6

the house of representatives uses five calendars to schedule bills, yet the schedule is often ignored. What is the purpose of special procedures to bring bills to the floor

The purpose of special procedures to bring bills to the floor is to allow the House to set aside predictable periods of time when it may consider various categories of proposed legislation.

rider

Unpopular provision added to an important bill certain to pass so that it will "ride" through the legislative process

Does the rules committee influence the outcome of a bill more than its sponsor?

Yes because the committee has the power of final approval for proposed laws

engrossed

a bill printed in its final form

Resolution

a measure relating to the business of either house of congress or expressing an opinion; does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature

Cloture

a procedure to limit or end floor debate during a fillibuster

joint resolution

a proposal for action that has the force of law when passed; usually deals with special circumstances or temporary matters

bill

a proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration

Fillibuster

a stalling tactic in which senators monopolize the Senate floor with talk and other delays so a bill cannot be brought to a vote

concurrent resolution

a statement of position on an issue used by the House and Senate acting jointly; does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature

pocket veto

type of veto a chief executive may use after a legislature has adjourned; when the chief executive does not sign or reject a bill within the time allowed to do so

explain the similarities and differences between pigeonholing and exercising a pocket veto

vetoing is getting rid of it all together and pigeonholing is putting it aside for 10 days

who is the most important in the passage of a law-the bills sponsor, the chairman who considers the bill, or the president. explain

President because he ultimately has the power to veto it

omnibus measure

one bill that contains numerous issues and topics

Why would government observers complain that the filibuster allows a minority to control the Senate?

Because from an outside prospective, a filibuster could virtually put the entire senate into a deadlock from a minority delaying or blocking a vote all together

Veto

Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature

discharge petition

enables members to force a bill that has remained in committee 30 days onto the floor for consideration

pigeonholed

expression describing how most bills introduced in each session of Congress are buried, put away, or never acted upon

Quorum

majority of the full membership of the house or senate who must be present to conduct business