Quiz 8

A proposed piece of legislation

A procedural move in which supermajority of 60 senators agree to end filibusters

A designation with in spending bill

A procedural move by a member of the senate to attempt to halt passage of a bill

The privilege of sending mail free of charge by member of congress

The practice of members of congress agreeing to vote for a bill in exchange for their collegues vote on another bill

The process by which members of legislative comities mark up a bill

Relocation of seats in the house

A permanent committee in congress with a defined legislative jurisdiction

A subordinate committee in congress that typically handles specific areas

Charges against president during impeachment

The selection of running mate who brings diversity

The ability of a president to speak out and be listened to by voters

Broad powers exercised by the president in times of national crisis

The power of the president to issue orders that carry out the law

Formally accuse the president of doing something illegal

The assistant to the president for national security advice

The presidents spokesperson to the media

A written messages the president issues among signing a bill

Powers granted to the president by congressional action