Module 4

4. A system of government with two legislative houses
8. – A voting method where members say “aye” or “no” out loud, and the presiding officer decides the winner
10. – Legislative measures passed by both houses of Congress that are similar to bills and often deal with temporary matters or constitutional amendments
11. A person who tries to influence lawmakers on behalf of a group or organization
13. – To formally accuse a government official of wrongdoing, which may lead to removal from office
15. – Powers not directly stated in the Constitution but necessary to carry out expressed powers
16. – A permanent committee in Congress that focuses on specific issues (like education or defense)
18. A part of the Constitution that allows Congress to make laws needed to carry out its powers
19. – The political party with fewer members than the majority party
20. – A procedure used in the Senate to end a filibuster and limit debate (requires a 3/5 vote)

1. Veto – When the president does nothing with a bill for 10 days while Congress is not in session, causing the bill to die automatically
2. – The political party with the most members in a legislative body
3. Powers specifically written in the Constitution, such as the power to tax or declare war
5. – A tactic used in the Senate to delay or block a vote by giving long speeches or debates
6. – The president’s power to reject a bill passed by Congress
7. An official count of the population taken every 10 years in the U.S. to determine representation and funding.
9. The people a government official represents
12. – The right of members of Congress to send mail for free to constituents using their signature
14. – The length of time a member has served in Congress, often giving them more power
17. The practice of drawing voting district lines to favor one political party