Bills
How many steps for a bill to become a law?
There are five steps
Public education
Finish the blank :Alderman represent all city_____
They represent all city services
What branch of government is Congress a part of?
Hint: There are 3 branches.
Answer: Legislative Branch
What is Y.O.U. short for?
Hint: Who all is gathered here?
Answer: Young Organizers United
Who makes the final decision at the end of the bill to law process?
Governor
Who do the aldermen work hand in hand with?
The mayor
What is the upper house?
Hint: It's more prestigious because there are less members
Answer: The Senate
Who is this drawing on the wall with the chapped lips?
Hint: One of your Summer Program staff members.
Answer: Benie
Name at least two things a Legislative chamber does?
Debates, proposes, and votes on laws.
What is the definition of an Alderman?
The city's legislative body similar to a city council
How many Senators are there at the federal level of government?
Hint: The Senate has less members than the House
Answer: 100
How many days does the Governor have to make a decision when a bill arrives?
The Governor has five days from the time of the bill’s arrival to veto or sign it
Setting the school district's budget and deciding how education funds are spent, hiring and evaluating the superintendent, creating school policies, approving curriculum, and making decisions about school buildings.
Name two aldermen responsibilities
Approving the city budget,passing city laws,overseeing city departments like Police,Fire,public works, and parks and recreation
How many Representatives are there in the House at New Hampshire’s State level?
Hint: The House has more members than the Senate
Answer: 400
Who is this on the wall?
Hint: Name of African shirt
Answer: Dashiki
List the bill to law process in order
Bill is drafted, Public hearing, Passes first vote, passes second vote, Governor signs
Name two responsibilities a school board member would vote on, that we talked about in the training.
Should teacher salaries increase? Should a new elementary school be built? Should new textbooks be bought? What should the district's policies on issues like cell phones be?
Issues Aldermen may vote on could be?... Give one of the examples we talked about
Should the city repair the bridge? Should a new apartment complex be approved? How much movie should go towards road repairs? Should parking regulations change?
What is Congress’s two house system called?
Hint: Starts with the Latin prefix for two
Answer: Bicameral Legislature