civics
civics
civics
civics
civics
100
a proposal is a what?
a bill
100
where does it go after the other house of congress?
the PRES
100
implied powers
powers that congress has that are not stated explicitly in the constitution
100
what check prevents the president from taking action that might be unfair to some Americans?
sup. court can declare him unconstitutional.
100
serves a two year term must be 25, citizen for 7 years can propose tax laws can impeach the president
House of reps
200
a bill is assigned to a what?
a committee
200
and then what does it become?
A LAW!!!
200
how can the president limit the lawmaking power of congress.
can veto bill
200
what prevents the president from appointing people to jobs that lack the needed qualifications?
congress can reject the appointment. (senate)
200
serves a six year term 30 years old citizen for nine years approve government appointments ratify treaties with foreign countries can try president after impeachment
senate
300
the committee does what to a bill?
pigeonhole debate/ amend vote
300
constituent
a person from a legislatures district
300
what important check can congress use to limit the president's veto power?
can override a presidents veto with a 2/3 vote
300
what might happen if the president enters into a treaty that might hurt the country?
the legislature coudl refuse to approve it.
300
can propose laws can declare war can override the presidents veto with a 2/3 vote can propose amendments to the constitution with a 2/3 vote
the whole legislature
400
where does it go after that?
the other house of congress
400
gerrymander
an oddly shaped district designed to increase the voting strength of a particular group
400
how does the judicial branch have power of congress and the president when it comes to lawmaking?
can declare their actions unconstitutional
400
what control does the president have over the membership of the supreme court?
he gets to appoint judges to the supreme court
400
serves a four year term must be 35, native born, and been a resident for 14 years has the power to approve or veto laws makes treaties with foreign countries nominates judge to the supreme court appoints cabinet members commander in chief of the military
president
500
what does it do in there?
pigeonhole debate/ amend vote
500
expressed powers
powers that congress has that are specifically listed in the consitution
500
what control does congress have over the president or a judge who missuses their power?
impeachment
500
what would happen if congress felt an appointed judge was not qualified?
they could reject the appointment.
500
serves a life term declares laws unconstitutional settles disputes involving the us can settle disputes between the states presides over impeachment trial of the president
supreme court
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