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Senate
House of Representatives
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Powers of Congress
Vocab
100
How many Senators does Florida have?
2
100
How long is the term of a Representative?
2 years.
100
What is a bill?
An idea that can become a law.
100
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
100
What is a committee made up of both representatives and senators called?
Conference Committee
200
How long is a Senator's term?
6 years
200
How many Representatives does Florida have?
27 or 29
200
What is the first step in the process for a bill to become a law, once the bill is drafted?
For it to be introduced into the House.
200
What can Congress do to a President who is not following the Constitution?
Impeachment
200
What was established in the Supreme Court case on Nixon?
The president did not have executive privilege.
300
List one of the powers of the president.
The ability to pardon, issue an executive order. Choose federal officals like cabinent members, ambassadors and jugdes.
300
What is representation in the House based on?
Population
300
Who has the power to reject a bill even after it has been passed by both Houses of Congress?
The president
300
List 2 of the expressed or implied powers congress has.
raising and spending money, raise an army, declare war, setting up post offices, granting copyrights and patents, manage business between states, manage business with other countries, coin money
300
Talking for as long as possible to stop a vote is called....
Filibuster
400
Who is the leader of the Senate?
Vice President
400
Who is the Representative of the district Liberty Middle is in?
Alan Grayson
400
Who decides if a bill is good enough to be moved to the floor for debate and vote?
The committees.
400
Name one of the different types of committees.
Conference, standing, joint, select.
400
What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
500
What is a check that the Senate has on the power of the President?
Refusing to confirm or approve cabinet appointments
500
What can you do if you have an idea for a bill?
Call your representative.
500
What happens next after the bill has been passed by the House of Representatives?
The bill is introduced in the Senate.
500
_____________ powers are powers of congress written in the Constitution; _____________ powers are not listed in the Constitution
Expressed, Implied.
500
______________ is the requirement that at least 50% of senators be present for a vote.
Cloture.