How a Bill becomes a Law
What is step one?
The Bill is drafted
What is commerce power?
Regulate foreign and interstate commerce
What is the Necessary and Proper clause?
One of the powers of Congress that allows them to make any laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out their other powers. Also called the "Elastic Clause"
Who did King craft his letter for?
The eight clergymen
What does deficit mean?
The government spends more than it takes in taxes
In what step is it introduced to the house?
The second step
What is tax and spending power?
Authorize revenue and appropriations bills
What is the elastic clause?
One of the powers of Congress that allows them to make any laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out their other powers. Also called the "Necessary and Proper Clause"
What persuasive elements were used in his letter?
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
What is debt?
Accumulated deficit.
Who sends the bill to a committee?
The speaker of the house
What is foreign policy powers?
Approve treaties, declare war, create and maintain army and navy, make rules governing land, enable forces.
What is the supremacy clause?
States that the U.S. Constitution, all laws made under it, and all treaties entered into under it, constitute the "supreme law of the land"
What does “wait” mean when talking about civil rights?
Never
What is progressive tax?
As tax income goes up you pay a higher percentage of income in taxes
Where do most bills die?
Committee Action
What are other money powers?
Coin money, regulate its value, punish counterfeiters, establish standard rates and measures.
What is the establishment clause?
Clause in the 1st Amendment that states that Congress cannot establish religion.
What are the two types of laws?
Just and unjust.
What happened in the thirteenth amendment?
They outlawed slavery
What happens in floor action?
The house debates the bill, and may add amendments. If a majority votes in favor of the bill, it goes to the Senate.
What are other legislative powers?
Grant copyrights and pennants, establish post offices and federal courts
What is the commerce clause?
Clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations.
What question was king asked by his son?
Why do white people treat colored people so mean?
What happened in the twenty fourth amendment?
There was no more poll taxes.