| A | B |
|---|
| Impeach | To charge a government official with misconduct |
| Appropriation | A bill approving the spending of public money |
| Implied Powers | Powers not specifically granted to congress by the constitution but are suggested to be necessary to carry out powers |
| Joint Session | A joint meeting of both houses of a bicameral legislature |
| Pocket Veto | A means by which the president can reject a bill when congress is not in session simply by not signing |
| Delegated Powers | Federal powers |
| Standing Committee | A permanent committee of the legislature intended to consider all relevant matters pertaining to that committee |
| Gerrymandering | The process of drawing congressional district lines to favor a political party |
| Caucuses | A meeting of party leaders to elect candidates, convention delegates, etc |
| Filibuster | A method of delaying action on a bill in the senate by making long speeches |
