Structure and Function of the Three Branches
Which branch of government is established by Article I of the U.S. Constitution and is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
hich house of Congress provides equal representation, with two members from each state?
The Senate
hat type of law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, where one party seeks compensation for harm?
Civil law
What is the term for a proposed law presented to Congress for consideration?
A bill
What is the length of a single term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years
Which branch of government, established by Article II, is responsible for enforcing the laws?
Executive Branch
Which house of Congress bases its representation on the population of each state?
House of Representatives
What type of law deals with offenses against the public or society as a whole, which are punishable by the state?
Criminal law
In the lawmaking process, where are bills sent for detailed examination, debate, and revision?
Committees
What is the length of a single term for a U.S. Senator?
Six years
Which branch of government, established by Article III, is responsible for interpreting the laws?
Judicial Branch
What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
What type of law governs the conduct of individuals in the armed forces?
Military law
Question: If the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill, which committee resolves the differences?
Conference committee
While the Florida Legislature is the state-level body that creates laws for Florida, what is the official name of the federal legislative body that creates laws for the entire United States?
Congress (or U.S. Congress)
What is the power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress called?
Veto
What term describes the two-house structure of the U.S. Congress?
Bicameral
What type of law is based on judicial precedents (previous court decisions)?
Case law (or Common law)
If a president vetoes a bill, what fraction of the vote is required in both houses of Congress to override it?
Two-thirds (2/3)
Powers of Congress that are specifically listed in Article I of the Constitution, such as the power to tax and coin money, are known as what type of powers?
Enumerated (or Expressed) powers
The Senate’s power to approve or reject a president's nominees for federal office is an example of what constitutional principle?
Checks and balances (or Advice and Consent)
Which house of Congress has the exclusive power to ratify treaties negotiated by the President?
The Senate
What type of law is created by a legislative body, such as Congress or the Florida Legislature?
Statutory law
What are the permanent, subject-specific committees in Congress (e.g., Budget, Armed Services) called?
Standing committees
While the U.S. Congress is the national legislative body for the United States, what is the name of the state-level legislative body responsible for making laws for Florida?
The Florida Legislature