Gov Unit 2 Key Terms

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Across
  1. 2. the highest-ranking senator in the majority party, elected to preside over the U.S. Senate when the Vice President is absent
  2. 8. a legislative procedure used in the U.S. Senate to end a filibuster or bring a debate to a close, allowing for a vote on the matter at hand
  3. 9. a temporary, joint committee composed of members from both the House and Senate tasked with reconciling differences between two versions of the same bill
  4. 12. a legislative committee made up of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, they often focus on specific issues or areas of policy, allowing for more comprehensive oversight and analysis
  5. 14. refers to the legislative practice of vote trading, where members of Congress agree to support each other's bills or amendments to ensure passage
  6. 15. refers to the practice in which lawmakers allocate government funds for local projects, primarily to benefit their constituents and secure political support
  7. 17. a temporary or specialized congressional committee appointed to investigate, study, or address specific issues that fall outside the scope or jurisdiction of standing committees
  8. 18. a theory of representation where elected officials act as a "mouthpiece" for their constituents, voting strictly according to the preferences and will of their district, rather than using their own personal judgment
  9. 20. a legislative bill that deals with matters of general concern
  10. 21. a pivotal committee in the U.S. House of Representatives that establishes the rules for debate on bills and resolutions, determining how and when legislation will be considered.
  11. 23. these do not have a clear partisan leaning and are considered competitive in elections, making them crucial in determining the outcome of congressional elections.
  12. 24. a legislative act passed by Congress to authorize spending of discretionary federal funds on specific government departments, agencies, and programs.
Down
  1. 1. the constitutional process of redistributing the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives among the 50 states every 10 years, following the census, to reflect population shifts. It determines how many representatives each state gets, impacting their political influence and electoral votes.
  2. 3. a hybrid approach where legislators vote based on constituent wishes on high-profile issues, but use their own judgment on less salient, complex, or personal issues
  3. 4. the political and parliamentary leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, acting as its presiding officer, administrative head, and leader of the majority party
  4. 5. a permanent panel established under the rules of the House or Senate with specific legislative jurisdiction, tasked with reviewing, amending, and reporting proposed legislation
  5. 6. a current officeholder seeking reelection to the position they already hold
  6. 7. a philosophy where elected officials use their own judgment, conscience, and expertise to make decisions, rather than strictly adhering to constituent preferences or popular opinion
  7. 10. additional provisions added to a bill or other measure under the consideration by a legislature, having little connection with the subject matter of the bill
  8. 11. informal, voluntary groups of House or Senate members—that unite to pursue shared policy goals, regional interests, or ideological agendas.
  9. 13. the process of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts to favor one political party over another.
  10. 16. a rare legislative maneuver in the U.S. House of Representatives where members can force a bill out of a committee that's blocking it, bringing it directly to the House floor for a vote, bypassing leadership and committee chairs to overcome gridlock and get legislation considered
  11. 19. a U.S. Senate tactic used by the minority party to delay or block a vote on legislation by engaging in unlimited debate
  12. 22. high-ranking member of Congress (House or Senate) elected by their party to maintain party discipline, count votes, and ensure members attend key votes