State Government
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Mixed Bag
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
100
A vote to remove an elected official is known as
Recall
100
What is the first step for a bill becoming a law?
Proposed as an idea to a representative
100
Giving tax breaks to wealthy companies is known as
Trickle-down economics
100
Which article of the Constitution deals with the legislative branch?
Article I
100
What article of the Constitution deals with the Executive branch?
Article II
200
Why are State Constitutions typically longer than the U.S. Constitution?
They have more to cover in more detail
200
If the President does not want a bill to become a law he can
Veto it
200
What is Federalism?
Division of power between State and Federal government
200
What is the biggest responsibility of the legislative branch?
Make and review laws
200
What does Isolationism mean?
Staying out of foreign affairs
300
What are the three main ways states raise revenue?
Income tax, Excise tax, and Sale tax
300
Which house of Congress does the bill have to pass through to become a law?
Both
300
What is Constitutional Supremacy?
Constitution reigns supreme over all other things
300
What are enumerated powers--give me three examples?
Powers given to the federal government. Coin money, post office, standing army...
300
What view did Roosevelt have of his Presidential responsibilities?
Can do anything the Constitution doesn't outlaw
400
A vote by the people to approve or reject legislation that has already passed is a
Referendum
400
What is the process for overruling the President's veto?
Pass through Congress with a 2/3 majority
400
What is the role of the Preamble?
Set out the goals for the government
400
What is the example of bicameralism in the legislative branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
400
What was Taft's interpretation of Presidential powers?
Can only do what the Constitution says he can do.
500
What two types of licenses can be issued only by the State
Marriage and drivers' license
500
After a bill is proposed to a Congressman, what is the next step for the bill?
It must be sponsored by a Congressman
500
What is the 10th Amendment?
Gives powers to the states that have not been given to the Federal government
500
Currently, which of the two houses in Congress is controlled by Republicans?
Senate
500
What does realism mean, on the foreign policy spectrum?
Reacting to the actions of other countries.
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