Bill Process
What is the first step in the bill process?
Someone has an idea
What was the orignal constitution called?
Articles of Confederation
What 2 institutions make up Congress?
Senate and House
what is the point of the Preamble
Introduce the Constitution
What branch is Congress a part of?
Legislative
How long does the president have to act on a bill?
10 days
The Articles left the power...
In the hands of the states
How many senators does each state get?
2
What party does Wyoming typically identify with
Republican
Which state has the most reps?
California
What is required to overide a presidents veto?
2/3 vote in both house and senate
What event showed the weakness of the Articles?
Shay's Rebellion
How many reps does Wyoming have?
1
Does Congress have the power to declare war?
yes
Who was the leader of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington
What happens if the president does not sign or veto a bill
It becomes law after 10 days
What were the founding fathers afraid of?
One person having too much power like a king
Which institution is based on state's population?
The House
What is first line of the Preamble?
We the people
What is the name of the Wyoming rep?
Harriett Hageman
Define pocket veto
President does not sign bill in 10 days but congress has dismissed. Cannot be fought
The Constitutional Convention
How many representatives are there in total?
435
How many articles does the constitution have?
7
What is the name of the male senator in Wyoming?
John Barasso