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Who is in charge of the legislative branch here in Charlotte (local level)?
City Council
100
What is North Carolina's state congress known as?
NC General Assembly
100
How many HOR reps does North Carolina have at the federal level?
13
100
Which Article of the Constitution establishes the legislative branch?
1
100
What is the first step in turning a bill into a law?
Creating or drafting the bill
200
How many members make up the Charlotte city council?
11
200
How many members are in NC's HOR and Senate?
HOR = 120 Senate = 50
200
This person holds a position on both the executive and the legislative branch at the same time. What is his name?
VP Joe Bidden
200
Which branch interprets the laws, tries cases, hears appeals, and determines if a law is Constitutional?
Judicial
200
This term refers to when the President chooses not to sign a bill into law and the law then must return to Congress
veto
300
What are is term used for local laws?
ordinances
300
Who is the current speaker of House for NC?
Tim Moore
300
Who is the current Speaker of the House on the federal level?
Paul Ryan
300
What is the voting age in the United states?
18
300
When Congress sends a bill to the President of the United States what 2 options does he have to do with the bill?
sign it into law veto it
400
What is the document containing local ordinances called?
The city charter
400
How does the speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore get elected to their positions?
They are elected to this position by the other members of their chamber.
400
What are the responsibilities of the HOR and the Senate?
HOR - Helps pass legislation. Initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the President in the case of an electoral college tie. Senate - confirm those of the President's appointments that require consent, and to ratify treaties. Tries impeachment cases for federal officials referred to it by the House. Helps pass legislation.
400
Name 2 responsibilities of Congress
Declare war collect and distribute taxes create the post office make immigration laws laws dealing with commerce make laws impeach the President approve/reject Presidential appointments
400
If the President vetos a bill, what portion of Congress must vote to pass the bill in order for it to become law without a Presidential signature?
2/3's
500
Name 2 of the main responsibilities of the local legislative branch.
 Make decisions and create policies for the community  They can override Mayor’s vetoes  Appoint city manager  Set tax rates  Authorize contracts
500
Name the current President and President Pro Tempore of the NC Senate.
President: Lieutenant Governor Dan Forrest President Pro Tempore: Phil Berger
500
Name the two current NC senators representing us at the federal level.
1. Richard Burr 2. Thom Tillis
500
The US holds presidential elections every _____ years.
4
500
What determines if a bill starts first in the HOR or the Senate?
Whether it was reviewed by Senate or HOR committe. Which ever committe reviews it first will vote on the bill first.