Laws
What is the name of two parts in the Legislative Branch?
1. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2. SENATE
What is the legislative branch?
The legislative branch is the part of the United States government that creates laws. This is the branch of the government that writes, debates, and passes laws.
To be a senator, the qualification is "qualified to vote in the _____."
Qualified to vote in the Commonwealth.
The Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature has how many chambers?
The Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Legislature has about two chambers.
An early version or a draft of the proposed law is called a _____.
Bill.
House of representatives has ____ members, and elected for a ___ - year term.
20 members
2-year term
What is the legislation?
laws and rules made by the government
What is the qualification about the age?
At least 21 years of age.
The Washington state is divided into how many legislative districts?
49 legislative districts.
Bills are made by _____.
1. Senate
2. House of Representatives
Bills are made by members of the House of Representatives.
Senate has ____members, and elected for a ___ - year term.
9 members
4-year term
What is the Presidential appointments?
positions appointed by the President.
To be a senator, at least how many years need to stay in the CNMI?
A resident and Domiciliary of the Commonwealth at least 3 years before getting in office.
Washington state elects how many representatives and senate?
two representatives and one senator.
What is the responsibility of the House of Representatives? (1 of 3)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- to represent the people
- introduce and pass proposed laws
- form the government
What is the Non-legislative functions?
Powers not related to the passing of laws
What is the qualification about the registered voter?
Registered voter of the election precinct where he or she is a candidate
What is the responsibility of the Senate? (1 of 3)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Introduce and pass proposed laws
Receive bills passed by the House of Representatives
confirm executive appointments and ratify treaties
What is the 4 qualifications to be a senator?
Qualified to vote in the Commonwealth
A resident and Domiciliary of the Commonwealth at least 3 years before getting in office
Registered voter of the election precinct where he or she is a candidate