checks and balances
To make sure that no one branch of government would become too strong, the writers of the Constitution built in a series of
checks and balances
A document that outlines the United States Government
what is the U.S. constitution?
The building in Washington D.C in which the Legislative Branch is located.
what is the U.S. capital building
Name one power both the House of Representatives and Senate share.
making laws
A law is called what before it's passed?
its called a bill
Which branch appoints justices? Which branch checks?
the executive branch and legislative branch
What three articles outline the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
What group makes up the legislative branch? What two groups make up this branch?
what is congress
Define filibuster. Define Elastic Clause.
filibuster- a tactic used in the senate to delay or block a vote on a bill by extending debate
elastic cause- a part of the U.S constitution that gives congress the power to make all laws
Before the house is sent to congress, it is first assigned to __________.
a committee
True/False: There can be checks and balances WITHIN one branch of government.
true
The introduction to the Constitution?
preamble
The main job of the legislative branch..
what is to make laws
Which house can BRING CHARGES of impeachment? Which house can HOLD TRIALS of impeachment?
the house of representatives can bring charges of impeachment
the senate can hold the trials of impeachment
True/False? The process of a bill becoming a law: Committee, Senate, House, President
false
Which branch has the power to create and pass legislation? Which branch checks it?
the legislative branch has the power, the executive checks it
True/False: The amendments are part of the Constitution
true
True/False: Members of the legislative branch are appointed by the President.
false
Name the terms of both houses AND the age requirements.
house of representatives 2 year term must be at least 25 years old
senate 6 year term must be at least 30 years old
How many members of The Senate must agree before the bill is sent on/needed to end a debate?
60 senators
Which branch controls approximation of money? Which branch checks it?
the legislative branch controls it, the executive branch checks it
The article which deals with "Supremacy of the National Law"
Article VI
Represenatation of the House of Representatives is based off of __________. Representation of the Senate is ____________.
state population and equal
Why can only the House of Representatives start a tax bill?
because the house of representatives is closer to the people
Percentage of Congress that must vote YES to override a president's veto?
about 66% or (two-thirds)