Process
What is the first thing that happens when someone wants to make a law?
A bill is created
What is a suggested new law called?
A bill
Which branch of the government can veto bills?
Executive Branch
What system of government does the United States have?
Federalism
Who looks at bills and makes changes before it goes to Congress?
Committees
What is the President's power to say "no" to a bill called?
Which branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional?
State powers are what type of power?
Reserved Powers
If a bill passes through a committee, where does it go?
Congress (the House and Senate)
What is a law?
A rule made by the government
Which branch of government can impeach the President?
Legislative Branch
Federal government powers are what kind of powers?
Enumerated Powers
What happens after both the House and the Senate approves a bill?
It goes to the President
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to a bill
Executive Branch
Powers shared between the national government and state governments are called what?
Concurrent Powers
Signature
What are the three types of government power?
Enumerated, Reserved, and Concurrent
2/3 majority vote
What is an example of Enumerated powers?