How a Bill Becomes a Law
In order for a bill to pass either chamber of Congress, it needs this many votes
What is 2/3?
Levying taxes is a power shared between the federal and state governments. This is referred to as _____________________.
What is "Concurrent power"
The term length of a Representative
What is "2 years?"
If the Legislative branch attempts to pass a bill that violates the Constitution, the Supreme Court may step in and declare it _________________________.
What is "unconstitutional?"
What is 2?
This type of bill must originate in the House of Representatives.
What is a revenue bill (or tax bill)?
a permanent committee in Congress
What is "standing committee"
Congress has the exclusive power to declare this, although the President commands the military.
What is war?
In order to qualify to be a US Representative, a candidate must:
What is "at least 25 years old, 7 years a citizen, reside in the state they represent"
The Legislative branch writes laws, the Executive branch enforces them. This is an example of:
What is "Separation of Powers"
This word refers to one branch's ability to limit the power of another branch
What is "Checks and Balances"
The 10th Amendment emphasizes the principle of this system, where power is divided between the national government and the states.
What is federalism?
One check the Legislative branch has on the Executive Branch during the law making process
What is "override veto"
This regulatory agency oversees laws that concern campaign financing
What is FEC (Federal Election Commission)?
This individual serves as the official leader of the Senate, although they only vote to break ties.
Who is the Vice President of the United States?
The process of determining the number of representatives in the House following the Census
What is "Apportionment?"
This word refers to the ability of Congress to bring formal charges against an elected official
What is "impeachment"
This chamber of Congress approves Presidential appointments (cabinet members, federal judges, etc.)
Who is the Senate?
What is "filibuster?"
What is "Senate"
THIS compromise between small and large states led to the creation of a bicameral congress
What is the Great Compromise?
Congress has specific enumerated powers listed explicitly in the Constitution. All other powers are given to the states. These powers are referred to as ________________________.
What are "reserved powers"
This amendment forbids any Congressional raises from taking place until after the next election.
What is "27th?"
In contrast to the 10th Amendment, this clause in Article VI of the Constitution asserts that federal law takes precedence over state law when conflicts arise.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
This is the vote taken by the full House or Senate to pass or reject the bill.
What is a floor vote?
The Senate has this unique power over treaties negotiated by the President, requiring a two-thirds vote for approval.
What is "ratify treaties?"
This clause in the Constitution allows Congress to pass all laws necessary and proper to carry out its enumerated powers.
What is the Elastic Clause (or Necessary and Proper Clause)?
Congress' ability to limit the number of immigrants that enter the country each year is related to this enumerated power
Congressional election winners are determined based on the idea of
What is "plurality"
If the President neither signs nor vetoes a bill and Congress adjourns within 10 days, this occurs, preventing the bill from becoming law.
What is pocket veto