How a Bill becomes Law:
When a Senator attempts to talk a bill to death he is known as a what?
Filibuster
The Legislative branch is made up of which 2 Houses?
The Senate and the House
Due process can be found in which 2 amendments?
5 and 14
The "Letter From Birmingham Jail" is written from what point of view?
In first person
What is the 13th amendment?
Abolished slavery
What is the process in which a committee makes changes to a bill?
Marking up
Does Congress have the power to declare war?
Yes
What is the necessary and proper clause?
One of the powers of Congress that allows them to make any laws that are necessary and proper for carrying out their other powers
Who is the author of the Letters from Birmingham jail?
Martin L. King Jr.
Who are the anti-federalist?
A group who opposed the ratification of the Constitution in 1787. They opposed a strong central government and supported states' rights"
How can Congress overrides a presidential veto
By 2/3 majority vote in both houses of Congress
What are expressed powers?
Powers that the U.S congress has that is specifically listed in the constitution
States cannot deny U.S. citizens the equal protection of the law
Who specifically was Dr. King addressing in "Letter From Birmingham Jail"?
Several clergyman from Alabama
What is a swing state?
A state that could go either way in a presidential elections
The President has 3 options when it comes to a bill, what are the options?
Ignore it
Sign and pass it
Veto the bill
What does the commerce power do?
Regulate foreign and interstate commerce
Prohibits government interference with the practice of religion
What was King's reasons for being in Birmingham?
There was evident injustice in the city
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
What is the conference committee?
Work out the differences
What are the enumerated powers?
To create + maintain a military force
To declare war
Regulate interstate commerce
Conduct foreign affairs
Call out military
Appoint judges
Regulate postage price
What is Double the Jeopardy Clause?
It prohibits a person to be tried twice for the same crime
What are the two types of laws?
Just and unjust
How many votes are needed to override a Presidents veto?
2/3rds