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Which of the following is the primary function of a Conference Committee in the legislative process?
Which of the following is the primary function of a Conference Committee in the legislative process?
- To create a final version of a bill acceptable to both houses of Congress. (correct)
- To conduct hearings on proposed bills.
- To advise the President on pending legislation.
- To exercise oversight over the federal bureaucracy.
What is the main purpose of 'Congressional Oversight'?
What is the main purpose of 'Congressional Oversight'?
- To assist constituents with their personal issues involving the government.
- To review and monitor the actions of the executive branch and bureaucracy. (correct)
- To draft new legislative proposals.
- To advise the Senate on presidential appointments.
Which action defines the Senate's 'Advice and Consent' role?
Which action defines the Senate's 'Advice and Consent' role?
- Overseeing the financial spending of the executive branch.
- Responding to requests from constituents needing government assistance.
- Creating legislation related to foreign policy.
- Consulting on and approving treaties and presidential appointments. (correct)
What is the role of 'Casework' performed by members of Congress and their staff?
What is the role of 'Casework' performed by members of Congress and their staff?
What is the primary effect of a filibuster?
What is the primary effect of a filibuster?
Which of the following accurately describes the journey of a bill after it is introduced?
Which of the following accurately describes the journey of a bill after it is introduced?
After a bill is passed by the majority vote in one house of Congress, what generally happens next?
After a bill is passed by the majority vote in one house of Congress, what generally happens next?
After both chambers of Congress approve a bill, what is the next step in the legislative process?
After both chambers of Congress approve a bill, what is the next step in the legislative process?
What is a potential outcome if Congress exercises its oversight responsibilities and identifies problems within the executive branch?
What is a potential outcome if Congress exercises its oversight responsibilities and identifies problems within the executive branch?
In the context of legislative procedure, what does 'mark up the bill' refer to?
In the context of legislative procedure, what does 'mark up the bill' refer to?
Flashcards
Filibuster
Filibuster
Delays and prevents voting on a bill, forcing the minority to listen to the majority.
Conference Committee
Conference Committee
A committee that makes the final version of a bill.
Congressional Oversight
Congressional Oversight
The House can exercise oversight over a federal bureaucracy through committee hearings, advice, and consent, creating legislation and policies.
Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy
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How a Bill Becomes Law
How a Bill Becomes Law
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Advice & Consent
Advice & Consent
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Casework
Casework
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Investigative Role
Investigative Role
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Congressional Oversight
Congressional Oversight
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Study Notes
- Filibuster delays and prevents voting on a bill and forces minority to listen to majority
- Conference committee makes the final version of a bill
- Congressional oversight is exercised by the House, over a federal bureaucracy
- Bureaucracy involves committee hearings, advice and consent, and creating legislation/policies
How To Get Party Members To Vote Along Party Lines
- Take or give fundraising
- Remove or reward committee assignments
- Pork
How a Bill Becomes Law
- Bill is introduced
- Bill is assigned to proper committee
- When a Bill is ready, it is released and goes on a calendar
- Considered on the floor and voted on by legislatures
- Bill passes majority vote and goes through a similar process in the other house of Congress
- Conference committee marks up the bill to make sure both houses are passing the same version
- It is sent to the president when both chambers approve
- President signs or vetoes
- Goes to executive branch
- Congress exercises oversight if any problems arise
Job of Congress
- Create legislation
- Advice & Consent: Senate's power to be consulted on and approve treaties signed and appointments made by the president
- Casework helps constituents solve problems they have encountered with the government and respond to constituents who want personal favors
- Investigative Role: Looking outside of the government
- Congressional oversight looks into the executive branch and bureaucracy to review policy and spending
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