Federal Legislative Branch
which article of the constitution sets up the legislative branch?
Article 1
What is the name of the bicameral legislature that makes laws for Virginia
The General Assembly
A bill can be proposed by
any member of Congress or suggested by the President, interest groups, or citizens.
Interest groups organize with the common goal of
influencing government decisions
Where is the General Assembly located
Richmond VA
435 members
How many senators are in the Virginia Senator
40 members
After a bill is proposed where does it go
it is sent to committee
Economic interest groups represent business, industustries and
Labor unions
the founding fathers believed which branch of government would be the most powerful?
Legislative branch
Formal impeachment trials are held in which chamber of Congress?
Senate
What is the number of years a member of the House of Delegate members serve for a term?
2 years
amendments for a bill can be proposed during when?
Floor debate
Professional interest groups are organizations that represent the interests of specific professions, like
Doctors and Teachers
What is a hopper?
is a cabinet where the bill is placed in the House of reps
Congress can check the president by
Overriding Presidential vetoes
Who signs bills into law in the state of Virginia?
the Governor
what does congress need to override a presidential veto?
a 2/3 vote in both houses
Planned Parenthood is what type of interest group?
Ideological interest group
What is the NRA and what does it promote?
Its a single issue interest group that promotes gun rights and advocates against gun control legislation and emphasizing the Second Amendment.
Which house of Congress deals with revenue and spending bills?
House of Representatives
In 1619 Virginia's first representative legislative body was called
the House of Burgesses
if the bill passes both houses and they do nothing and congress is out of session after 10 days the bill dies this is called a
pocket veto
What role do lobbyists have?
They work on behalf of interest groups to shape legislative priorities
This chamber of Congress has the power to confirm presidential appointments, ratify treaties, and serve as the “upper house” with equal representation from each state.
The Senate