How A Bill Becomes A law
Step 1
The bill or idea is introduced by a member of congress
Current congress?
116th
Commerce Clause?
Congress can regulate trade between nations, between states, and among Indian tribes
King says that he rarely pauses 2 answer criticisms, but he is replying 2 the clergymen because?
he believes them to be sincere and good
What is the main idea of Article 1?
Legislative Branch
What house can start the bill?
Either house can
What is one power of the legislative branch?
tax and spending power
Due Process Clause 5th Amendment?
The national government must observe fair procedures when it denies a persons life, liberty, and property
King compares himself to early Christian prophets because they?
did not submit to unjust laws.
Identify two powers that are prohibited to states?
Lay any imports or exports, have complete power over military.
What is the bill reviewed by?
Committees and then there could also be subcommittees
Non legislative powers?
To chose a president is one
Elastic Clause Article 1 Clause 18?
Congress can exercise powers not specifically stated in the Constitution if those powers are "necessary and proper" for carrying out its expressed powers
Who wrote letters from Birmingham?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What eligibility requirements are established for the president?
Natural born citizen (unless adopted), 35+ years old, lived in US for 14+ years.
In the senate how many people must vote yes on the bill?
51 because there are 100 members and you need a 51%
What can the legislative branch do with another country?
Declare war
Equal Protection Clause 14th Amendment?
States cannot unreasonably discriminate against individuals
What does cognizant mean?
aware
A power the judicial branch had over the executive?
Declares executive acts unconstitutional.
What happens when bill makes it through both houses?
It is sent to a joint committee where the two different bills will become one.
Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
Free Exercise Clause 1st Amendment?
Congress cannot pass laws that ban freedom of worship
To retaliate means to...
take revenge.
Who can accept or reject the President's nomination for the Supreme Court?
The Senate