How a Bill becomes a law
How many votes does a bill need to pass in the House and Senate?
House:218
Senate: 51 or more
What special powers does the House of Representatives have?
What does the Necessary and Proper Clause do?
It allows Congress to make any changes/laws that are necessary and proper for the American people.
Where did King write the Letters from Birmingham Jail from and why?
He wrote the letters from his solitary cell after violating an anti-protest injunction in Birmingham, Alabama.
Why is the role call vote important?
It allows other politicians and voters to know how a particular congressman votes to determine if they want to reelect them or if a certain bill might pass.
What is the cloture vote?
The vote on the actual bill in the Senate, senators have to take a vote to end debate, and once debate ends the cloture vote is taken.
What Special Powers does the Senate have?
The Senate approves all treaties and appointments to the Presidential Cabinet, chooses the Vice President in an electoral college tie, and acts as the jury in trials of impeachment.
What does the Equal Protection Clause do?
He held nonviolent protests that gained traction throughout America.
What is Dual Federalism?
State and Federal governments have separate areas of power, but are equally powerful
What is a filibuster?
A filibuster is a technique used to extend the time of debate until Congress goes in to recess to prevent a bill from passing.
List 5 powers of Congress.
- raising/collecting taxes
- borrowing money
- regulating commerce
- coining money
- establishing a military/ national guard
What does the Commerce Clause do?
The Commerce Clause gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among states, and with indigenous tribes.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” is one of King’s quotes from the letters from Birmingham Jail, what does this mean?
If something can happen to someone else, it's only a matter of time before it happens to you. It is a call to fight for justice, so injustice can't spread further.
What are 2 powers the Judicial Branch has over the Legislative Branch?
The Judicial Branch can declare laws unconstitutional (Judicial Review) and the Chief Justice presides over the senate during presidential impeachment hearings.