The Legislative Branch
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
An idea
What power does the title, Commander-in-Chief give the president?
Power to command the military
Congress passes a law providing federal funding to improve educational opportunities, support students from low-income families, and help schools improve academic performance.
Which executive department should the president assign to oversee this law?
Department of Education
A U.S. cargo ship is in danger after a major storm in the Pacific Ocean. The government needs a military branch that operates ships and can help protect sea routes.
Navy
Who is the leader of the Senate?
VP / President Pro Temp.
What is the title used to refer to the person in Congress who writes the rough draft of a bill and proposes it to Congress?
Sponsor
What does the title, Head Diplomat, give the president the power to do?
Negotiate with other world leaders
Congress passes a law providing federal funding to repair highways, improve bridges, and make transportation systems safer and more efficient.
Department of Transportation
Unidentified enemy aircraft are approaching U.S. airspace. The government needs a branch focused on air superiority, air defense, and combat aircraft.
Air Force
What requirements must a person meet to be a member of the House of Representatives?
2) Must live in state for 7 years
What are committees? What are their purpose?
Committees = Small groups of Congresspeople that specialize in a certain legislative area.
Helps to divide responsibility, increasing lawmaking efficiency, and allows for specialization -- Best people working on each bill.
What is an executive order, and how is it different from a law?
It is a directive from the president about how to ENFORCE a law.
Congress passes a law providing federal funding to expand access to affordable healthcare, improve maternal and child health services, and help communities prepare for public health emergencies.
Which executive department should the president assign to oversee this law?
Department of Health & Human Services
A hostile military force has invaded an allied country's territory. The United States needs troops trained for ground combat and for capturing and holding territory.
Army
What requirements must a person meet to be a member of the Senate?
1) Must be 30 or older
2) Must be a resident of state for 9 years
Why did the founders choose to use such a complicated process to create laws?
1) Ensures that lots of thought and consideration is applied before laws are passed
2) Allows for diversity of opinion
3) Makes sure that bills are perfected before being sent to the President.
What are the three requirements that make someone eligible to be President of the United States?
1) At least 35 years old
2) A native-born citizen of the US
3) A US resident for 14 years
Congress passes a law requiring stronger protections for workers, including improved workplace safety standards and measures to prevent unfair labor practices.
Which executive department should the president assign to oversee this law?
Department of Labor
A foreign adversary is interfering with U.S. military satellite communications and navigation systems. The government needs a branch focused on space operations and protecting space-based capabilities.
Space Force
Explain the difference between the Majority & Minority parties in Congress.
Explain the duties of the Majority/Minority Leaders.
Explain the duties of the Majority/Minority Whips.
Majority Party is the party with most members in Congress - Minority party is the party with the least members in Congress.
What are the 6 steps to create a law in order?
1) An idea
2) Sponsor drafts & introduces
3) Committee time
4) Floor vote
5) The other chamber
6) President signs/vetoes
What are the three pardoning powers of the president, and what do they do?
Pardon: Forgive someone of a crime
Reprieve: Postpone a sentence
Commutation: Reduction of a sentence
Congress passes a law requiring the federal government to protect forests, reduce pollution on public lands, and conserve wildlife habitats.
Which executive department should the president assign to oversee this law?
Department of the Interior
An American embassy overseas is threatened, and a small, highly trained force is needed to respond quickly to a crisis and conduct a specialized mission.
Marines