Vocabulary 1
A congressional act or bill that sets aside funds for a specific purpose.
Appropriation
A condition in which gov't. revenues are lower than expenses
Deficit
How many branches are in the government ?
Three
How many Kids does Mr.Scott have ?
0
If the president makes budget request can congress refuse to fund them ?
Yes
Define Constituents
The people of a particular geographic area who are represented by a lawmaking body.
A tax that a person pays directly to the gov't
Direct Tax
Who was the 15th president ?
James Buchanan
Name the youngest KHS staff
Ms.M
Name 3 power of congress
Express Powers, Implied Powers, Inherent Powers, Power denied of congress
The president herself is subject to ________ proceedings for alleged gross mismanagement of the budget.
Impeachment
A legal document that requires a person to testify in a certain matter
Subpoena
What building is Mr.Ogo class located ?
L building
What is the largest state ?
Alaska
What is congress responsible for ?
Making the poeples will into law
Define Oversight
The power of Congress to check up on the executive branch and to make sure it is following the laws Congress has passed.
Laws that criminalizes an action that took place in the past and that was legal at the time
Ex Post Facto Law
What is the name of the actor who played Captain America ?
Chris Evans
What is the capital of saipan ?
Garapan
What does the legislative branch do ?
The legislative branch makes all law, declares war regulates interstate and foreign commerce, controls taxing and spending policies.
The distribution of seats in the house of representatives among the states.
Apportionment
Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18, of the Constitution, which gives the national legislature the power to "make all laws that are necessary and proper" to exercise the powers granted by the Constitution known, which is known as the "elastic clause."
Necessary and Proper Clause
What Planet is closest to the sun ?
Mercury
who is on the 20$ bill
President Andrew Jackson
Gibbons vs Ogden