Intro to the Legislative Branch
What is another name for the legislative branch at the federal level?
Expressed powers
What is being defined below?
having two houses or bodies (a 2-house system)
Bicameral
What are the special powers of the House of Representatives (3)?
Choose president in case of a tie in the electoral college
Start the impeachment process
Pass appropriation bills ($)
How much of Congress needs to vote against a veto to successfully override the presidential veto?
2/3
What is being defined below?
federal spending on a member of Congress’ home district or state
Earmark
What is another name for the legislative branch at the state level?
Reserved powers
Who is the current official leader of the US Senate?
Kamala Harris
What are the special powers of the Senate (4)?
Choose VP in case of a tie in the electoral college
Hold the impeachment trial
Approve treaties and appointments
*Senate approves all things
What is being defined below?
passed by both House of Representatives & Senate
Joint Resolution
What is being defined below?
term used for earmark, especially when the federal spending is considered inappropriate or excessive
Pork Barrel Spending
What is being defined below?
Dividing land up in an area into zones for specific purposes
Zoning
Who is NC District 3’s representative?
Gregory Murphy
What are the implied powers of congress (4)?
Create a national bank
Build highways
Create an air force
Regulate health insurance
During the process of a bill becoming law, when does everyone debate and vote according to the House Rules Committee’s terms?
On the House floor
What are the qualifications for Pitt Co. Board of Commissioners?
9 commissioners who hire a county manager
3 year terms, 2 term limit (so 6 years total)
What is North Carolina’s Legislative Branch called?
NC General Assembly
What are the THREE qualifications for Representatives according to Article I?
Must be at least 25 years old
7 years a citizen
Live in your district
What are the denied powers of congress (5)?
Favor one state over another
Pass ex post facto laws
Pass bills of attainder (holding someone w/o a trail)
Deny writ of habeas corpus (appearing before a judge)
Tax exports
During the process of a bill becoming law, members of House and Senate meet to compromise on changes if needed?
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
What are the qualifications for NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (3)?
Must be 21 years old
Must be registered AND qualified voter
Must be a district resident for one year
What is Greenville, North Carolina’s Legislative Branch called?
Pitt County Board of Commissioners
Greenville/Winterville City Council
What are the THREE qualifications for Senator according to Article I?
Must be at least 30 years old
9 years a citizen
Live in your state
What are the expressed powers of congress (7)?
Collect taxes
Declare war
Create post offices
Regulate immigration
Coin/print money
Raise a military
Regulate commerce
What three options does the President have when a Bill is sent to them?
Sign, Pocket Veto, and Veto
What are the qualifications for the NC Senate (4)?
Must be 25 years old
Must be a qualified voter
Must be an NC resident for 2 years
Must be a district resident for 1 year