Legislative Branch Part 3
Filibuster
| Lengthy speech wherein a senator will not yield the right to speak to block a vote |
| Rider | Amendments attached to a bill that are completely unrelated to the bill itself |
Pork-barrel legislation
| Bills that benefit a specific state or locality |
Veto
| Rejection by the president of new legislation |
Override
| Two-thirds of both houses voting to reject the president’s veto of legislation |
| Sunset laws | Programs and agencies that require period review and renewal to remain active |