Legislative Branch
Where can the powers of the Legislative Branch be found in the constitution?
Article I
What is the function of the legislative branch?
Make laws
What does a civil case usually result in?
Settlement/money/fine
What are laws called at each level of government?
Federal- Act
State- Statute
Local- Ordinance
Describe the structure of the Legislative branch.
Congress - The House of Representatives and the Senate
Name a historical influence on the American legal system?
Magna Carta and Code of Hammurabi
In a _______ case the government, or “the state”, is bringing the charges against someone accused of a crime.
Criminal
What word is used to describe the 2 chambers in Congress?
Bicameral
Which chamber of congress is responsible for confirming presidential appointments and approving treaties?
Senate
What are the terms for laws on the Federal, State, and Local levels?
State- Statute
Local- Ordinance
In a ________ case the plaintiff must convince the jury that the defendant is responsible for the harm the plaintiff has suffered.
Civil
Name 3 powers of the legislative branch.
Coin money
DECLARE WAR
Tax and Spend
Borrow money
Regulate trade between states
Regulate immigration
Double Jeopardy
Describe the Lawmaking process.
Bill is proposed by a citizen, special interest group, or legislator --> bill introduced --> bill goes to committee --> bill is reported --> bill is debated --> bill is voted --> bill goes to senate --> bill is sent to president
Which chamber of congress must tax bills originate in?
House of representatives
Give an example of a civil case.
lawsuit toward a company
person in a car accident sues the other driver
worker sues employer for getting hurt on the job
What are the 3 processes of the Senate?
- Act as a court during impeachment hearings
- Approve presidential appointments
- Approve foreign treaties
How is the lawmaking process of Florida Legislative Branch and the U.S. Congress similar?
Bills have to be approved by both houses and the executive leader before they can become law
Which source of law is based written rules meant to govern the entire country?
Constitutional
Civil- plaintiff and defendant
Criminal- prosecution and defendant
What is the similarity between criminal and military law?
Both deal with cases of crime and punishment. If a crime violates both military and state civilian law, it may be tried by a military court, a civilian court or both.