How a Bill Becomes Law
After a bill is introduced in the Senate, where does it go?
A Senate committtee studies the bill
Which Article of the Constitution talks about the powers of Congress
Article I
Which of the following would allow the laws of the federal government to override the laws of a particular state?
Supremacy Clause
To whom is the Letter from Birmingham Jail addressed?
ministers who criticized King's efforts
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
Advocate
After a bill is introduced in the House, where does it go?
A House committee studies the bill
This house of Congress would base the number of representatives it has on the number of people that state had in its population.
House of Representatives
Which of the following would be an example of Congress using the Necessary & Proper Clause?
Make laws regulating the internet
Why was King in Birmingham?
he was invited to help fight the segregation there
relating to government revenue, especially taxes.
Fiscal
What happens if the Senate committee votes no?
The bill dies
What is the name of a two house legislature in which our own congress is comprised?
Bicameral
According to the 10th Amendment, the powers not specifically given to the federal government, nor specifically prohibited in the Constitution are RESERVED for WHO?
The States
King believes that resentment and frustration over racism should be channeled into...
non-violent direct action.
a strong supporter of a political party
Partisan
How many members need to vote "Yes" to override the veto?
Two-thirds of both the House and the Senate
Although implied powers are not written specifically in the Constitution, Congress must attach it to a power already expressed.
True
According to the Commerce Clause, Congress (in Washington DC) has the power to regulate all of the following EXCEPT
Commerce that stays within a state's borders
How does MLK feel about extremism?
In order to bring about real change, extremism is necessary.
After listening to constituents, elected representatives vote based on their own opinions
Trustee
After the Senate Committee studies the bill what happens
The committee votes
Powers such as coining money, collecting taxes, and raising armed forces are considered...
Expressed Powers
Which Article of the Constitution sets up the Executive Branch?
Article II
How does King believe that a person can express "the highest respect for the law"?
Accept the penalty for breaking laws he or she believe to be unjust
Prevents filibustering (16 signatures) and ends debate in the Senate, by a 3/5ths vote of the Senate
Cloture rule