Making Laws
The first draft of an idea that may eventually become a law
What is a bill?
the President, Vice President, and Cabinet; the branch of government that carries out laws
What is the executive branch?
A small group of Congress members who are experts on topics
What is Congress?
When a congressional committee does not take action on a bill, the bill “dies,” or expires
What is the phrase "Die in committee"?
the Supreme Court and other federal courts; the branch of government that interprets laws
What is the Judicial Branch?
Part of Congress and the legislative branch; 435 members elected from each state, based on population
What is the House of Representatives?
Relating to a nation formed by a union of parts
What is federal?
congress; the branch of government that makes laws
What is the Legislative Branch?
at least one more than half
What is the majority?
a long speech given by a senator to delay voting on a bill
What is a filibuster?
The Legislative Branch _____________the laws
The Executive Branch _________the Laws
The Judicial branch __________ the laws
What is makes, enforces, and interprets?
part of Congress and the legislative branch; 100 members elected from each state; each state has two senators
What is the Senate?
a member of Congress who introduces and supports a bill
What is the sponsor?
Congress can overide a veto with a _________ majority vote.
What is two-thirds?
The President has ten days to do this.
What is sign or veto a bill?