How a Bill Becomes a Law
Who signs a bill to become a law?
The President
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
How many members are there in the Senate?
100
Who breaks a tie vote in the Senate?
The Vice President
No quartering of soldiers
3rd Amendment
Where do most bills die?
In committee
Who do members of the House of Representatives represent?
Constituents within their district.
Who do Senators represent?
The citizens of the entire state
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
Protects against self-incrimination, provides due process, eminent domain, etc.
5th Amendment
What vote is needed for a bill to pass each house of congress?
A majority.
How are the number of representatives each state receives in the House determined?
Based on a state's population.
How many Senators do each state receive?
2 per state
If a President vetoes a bill, what vote of both houses of Congress is needed to override a presidential veto?
2/3
Rights no listed in the Constitution still belong to the people.
9th Amendment
Implied powers in Article 1 allow Congress to what they deem to be what?
"Necessary and Proper"
A member of the House of Representatives has to be at least ______________ years old and at least ___________ years a citizen.
25, 7
A member of the Senate has to be at least _______________ years old and at least _______________ years a citizen.
30, 9
If a President chooses to let a legislative session expire without signing or vetoing a bill, what is this known as?
A pocket veto
Rights are reserved to the states.
10th Amendment
Who is the leader of the Senate when the Vice President is not present?
The President Pro Tempore
Powers specifically given to Congress such as to coin money and declare war are known as what type of power?
Expressed/Enumerated/Delegated Powers
All bills that raise money initiate in the ____________________ while the ____________________ confirms presidential appointments and ratifies treaties.
House, Senate
What is a prolonged speech used to prevent a vote for occurring on a bill?
A filibuster
Put President and Vice President on the same ballot.
12th Amendment