Senate
House of Representatives
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Powers of Congress
Vocab
100
How many Senators does Florida have?
2
100
How long is the term of a Representative?
2 years
100
What is a bill?
An idea for a law before it becomes a law
100
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
100
What is a committee?
A small group of representatives or senators who discuss a bill and decide if it should move forward?
200
How long is a Senator's term?
6
200
How many Representatives does Florida have?
27
200
What is the first step in the process for a bill to become a law?
It must be introduced
200
What can Congress do to a President who is not following the Constitution?
impeach
200
What is a committee made up of both representatives and senators called?
Conference Committee
300
In the movie, how did Mr. Smith become a Senator?
He was appointed by the Governor after a Senator died.
300
What is representation in the House based on?
state population
300
Who has the power to reject a bill even after it has been passed by both Houses of Congress?
the President
300
"We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution."- Lincoln What does Lincoln say is the citizen's responsibility?
To choose and vote for leaders who represent the interests of the citizens
300
Talking for as long as possible to stop a vote is called....
Filibuster
400
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Vice President
400
Who is the Representative of the district Freedom Middle is in?
Alan Grayson
400
Who recommends if a bill should move to be debated by the full Senate?
committee
400
_____________ powers are powers of congress written in the Constitution; _____________ powers are not listed in the Constitution
Expressed Powers and Implied Powers
400
What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
500
What is a check that the Senate has on the power of the President?
Refusing to confirm or approve cabinet appointments
500
What can you do if you have an idea for a bill.
Mail (or email) your Representative
500
What happens next after the bill has been passed by the House of Representatives?
The bill is introduced in the Senate
500
Name at least 3 powers of Congress listed in the Constitution:
raising and spending money, raise an army, declare war, setting up post offices, granting copyrights and patents, manage business between states, manage business with other countries, coin money
500
______________ is the requirement that at least 50% of senators be present for a vote.
quorum
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