Organization of Congress (2012-2013)
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8 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 quorum | minimum number of members that must be present for a meeting to take place or a vote to be taken |
| bi-cameral legislature | 2 houses or chambers (Senate and House of Reps) |
| Congressional Term and Sessions | The term begins Jan. 2 of odd numbered years and lasts for 2 years. Sessions are 1 year long. |
| majority party | the political party in each house of Congress with the most members |
| minority party | political party in each house of Congress with the second most members |
| Incumbents | a member currently in office who is running for reelection, they usually win |
| constituents | The people a member of Congress represents |
| calendars | Schedules that list the order in which bills will be considered. House has 5, Senate has 2. |
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