Congressional Policy-Making

Definition

Congressional policy-making refers to the process by which laws and policies are formulated, debated, and enacted by the United States Congress. It involves legislators proposing, discussing, amending, and voting on bills that can become federal law.

Related terms

Committee: A group of members in Congress who review proposed legislation in specific areas before it goes to the full chamber for consideration.

Filibuster: A tactic used in the Senate to delay or prevent a vote on a bill by speaking for an extended period of time.

Executive Order: A directive issued by the President that manages operations of the federal government without requiring congressional approval.