Becoming a Citizen
This is someone who is a legally recognized member of the US?
Citizen
True or False. There is nothing Congress can do to get rid of a Presidential Veto?
False.
How many Senators are there?
100
What are the different Congressional committees?
Standing, Joint, Select, and Conference.
What took place 4 JUL 1776?
Declaration of Independence
The process of becoming a US Citizen is known as?
Naturalization
What is the meeting where both houses get together to make sure the proposed bill matches up called?
Conference Meeting.
How many Representatives are there?
435
Who can Suggest and Idea for a bill?
Anyone.
How many branches of government did the Central Government have during the Articles of Confederation?
One
The Legislative Branch
True or False: The 1776 Version Constitution of the United States defines citizenship?
False
What is it called when a Senator tried to "Talk a Bill to Death"?
Filibuster.
How many Representatives does Florida have?
27
True or False. A bill has to be passed through both houses to become a law?
True.
What is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Weak central government
No Tax Revenue
Difficulty passing laws
Anyone born in another country to a US Citizen is known as what
Law of Blood.
How many ways does congress have to vote on a Bill?
Three.
HOR: Voice vote, Standing Vote, and Recorded Vote.
Senate: Voice Vote, Standing Vote, and a Roll call Vote.
What is the leader of the House of Representatives called?
Speaker of the House.
True of False. Most bill make it through committee to be debated and voted on?
False.
What is a Constitution?
Rule Book for the Government
It tells how the government is set up
What are the qualifications to become a citizen?
1) Be at least 18, 2) Lawful permanent resident, 3) Lived in the US for five years, 4) Good moral character, 5) Know basic English.
What is called when the President doesn't sign a bill for 10 days while congress is not in session?
Pocket Veto.
What is the Vice Presidents job as the President of the Senate?
To cast a tie-breaking vote.
These people work for special interest groups to get Bill introduced to Congress.
Lobbyist.
How many representatives were required to pass an amendment under the A.O.C.
13 of 13
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