How a bill becomes a law
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
MISC.
100
Where bills are introduced in the HOR
What is the Hopper?
100
Which of the following identifies the formal procedure for ending a filibuster?
what is a cloture?
100
Appoints Supreme Court Justices
Who is the president?
100
In 2001 George W. Bush sent military forces into Afghanistan to hunt down those responsible for for the 9/11 attacks. This action is an example of which presidential role?
What is Commander in Chief?
100
Which chamber removes presidents on conviction of crimes
The senate
200
After a bill leaves the senate committee it goes where
The senate floor
200
Fred really wants a bill to become a law. However, he has just received word that the president has vetoed it. In order for the bill to still become law, Fred will need
What is 2/3s of both houses of congress
200
What gives the Supreme Court the power to declare a law Unconstitutional
What is Judicial Review ?
200
Their job is to advise the president on matters within their department
What is the Cabinet?
200
What is Louisiana's congressional districts
300
Where does a bill go once it passes floor action in the house
to a senate committee
300
Susie is an elected official in the federal government. She is one of ten people representing her state and is about to finish her third two-year term. Angela is:
What is a US Representative ?
300
The court that hears a case first has
What is original Jurisdiction?
300
When the president negotiates with China, he or she is acting as a(n)
What is Chief Diplomat ?
300
What is the Bully Pulpit?
400
Where does a bill go once it has passed floor action in both the House and the Senate
Conference Committee
400
The Constitution states that all revenue bills must originate in
What is the HOR?
400
How many Supreme Court Justices have to agree to hear a case?
What is 4?
400
The president wishes to make an arrangement with a foreign country but knows that a clear majority of the Senate opposes his intended goals in negotiating this treaty. How might the president achieve his goals while bypassing the Senate?
What is making an executive agreement
400
A lower court following a previous Supreme Court decision when making a ruling.
What is Stare Decisis ?
500
What is the purpose of congressional committees
- help with workload of congress
- help select key important bills
- allow members to specialize in different areas
500
Who is the official head of the Senate?
What is the Vice President?
500
What power of the Supreme Court did the Marbury v Madison case establish?
what is judicial review?
500
The president of the United States has the constitutional power to negotiate treaties with other nations. Which of the following actions must be taken for the treaty to be legally binding on the United States government and its citizens?
The Senate votes to accept it by a two-thirds majority.
500
How long do members of the Judicial court serve and why
lifetime, so they do not have to worry about political issues