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Gov Unit 2: Legislative Branch (JB)
Gov Unit 2: Legislative Branch (JB)
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After a bill is approved by the House & Senate in floor action, the bill goes to...
the Rules Committee to be placed on the debate calendar.
the president, who will sign or veto the bill
a joint conference committee to iron out differences
subcommittees for more hearings
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Why does the House have more rules than the Senate when passing laws?
The House has more members, so the Rules Committee sets guidelines
The Senate has more members, so it allows unlimited debate
The Founding Fathers believed the House needed strict rules
A representative might decide to filibuster a bill
3
The members of the Texas Legislature meet every other year and receive salaries of $7,200. They are considered -
full-time legislators
part-time legislators
4
What is the procedure to amend the Constitution?
Proposed by popular referendum; ratified by 2/3 of Congress
Proposed by 2/3 of states; ratified by 3/4 of Congress
Proposed by President; ratified by 2/3 of Congress
Proposed by 2/3 of Congress; ratified by 3/4 of states
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What is the purpose of the House Rules Committee?
To set guidelines for debate on the House floor
To decide which bills may be proposed
To advise the President on new rules for elections
To coordinate with the Senate on the voting calendar
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Name a shared power of the House and Senate?
declare Supreme Court decisions unconstitutional
ratify treaties and approve diplomatic appointments
override presidential veto
introduce revenue bills
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What process occurs in the Senate when a member "talks a bill to death"?
referendum
cloture
habeas corpus
filibuster
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What do the US Congress and the Texas Legislature have in common?
They both meet for 5 months every two years.
They are both bicameral.
The minimum age for legislators is 18.
They have nothing in common.
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The legislative process, including veto, represents which Constitutional principle?
separation of powers
federalism
checks and balances
rule of law
10
How does the Constitution resolve the "large state vs. small state" representation conflict?
establishing a bicameral legislature
giving the President veto power
creating judicial review
establishing a unicameral legislature
11
What are the roles of the House and Senate in the impeachment process?
The President is impeached and tried in the Senate
The President is impeached by the Senate and tried in the House
The President is impeached by the House and tried in the Senate
The President is impeached and tried in the House
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What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch?
decide whether laws are constitutional
conduct opinion polls
enforce laws
pass laws
13
What are some important foreign policy goals of the United States?
world peace
promoting democracy
All of these
national security
14
How long is a Senate term?
6 years
8 years
4 years
2 years
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What is the judicial branch's check and balance on the legislative branch?
veto
habeus corpus
judicial review
constitutionalism
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What constitutional decision created the bicameral Congress?
The New Jersey Compromise
The Great Compromise
The Virginia Compromise
The Corrupt Bargain
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What are the Senate's "checks & balances" on the President's foreign relations power?
ratifies treaties & accepts/rejects diplomatic appointments
deploys the military & conducts peace negotiations
meets foreign leaders & plans foreign policy
handles trade talks & assigns tariffs
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What is the purpose of congressional committees?
Limit the amount of areas a representative can discuss
Divide the workload and create specialization
Discourage the courts from carrying out judicial review
Make it more difficult for bills to become law
19
How many members of Congress total?
435 House of Representatives + 100 Senators + 3 for DC = 538
100 House of Representatives + 100 Senators = 200
435 House of Representatives + 100 Senators = 535
270 House of Representatives + 50 Senators = 320
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What happens if Congress passes a law and the President vetoes it?
Bill is kept with the President, who issues a pocket veto
Bill is sent to Supreme Court for judicial review
Bill is sent back to Congress; may vote to override
Bill is submitted to the people in a referendum
21
What tools does the Congress use to influence the U.S. economy?
antitrust legislation
interest rates and Treasury bonds
price controls on key commodities
taxes and government spending
22
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case
Brown v. Board of Education
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'separate but equal' was upheld
affirmative action for college admissions was upheld
school segregation was declared unconstitutional
teachers were allowed to sue school districts
23
If there is a tie in the Electoral College, who picks the President?
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court
A tie-breaker election is held
24
Which party controls the Rules Committee & sets the calendar for bills?
The Republican Party
The minority party
The majority party/party in power
The Democratic Party
25
What is the largest source of federal government revenue?
Sales tax
Excise tax
Property tax
Individual income tax
26
What are the requirements to be in the House of Representatives?
25 years old, 7 years US citizen, live in district/state
25 years old, natural born US citizen, previous gov't job
35 years old, natural born US citizen, no other requirements
30 years old, 9 years US citizen, live instate
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What does it mean when we say the legislative branch has the "power of the purse"?
Only Congress has the power to levy taxes and appropriate funds
Congress must ask the President to fund government programs
The President tells Congress how much money to spend
Congress has the power to veto the president's budget priorities
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Once a bill is sent to the House of Representatives floor, how many votes does it need to pass?
At least 2/3 of the House must approve the bill.
The majority of the House must approve the bill.
All 100 Senators must approve the bill.
At least 3/4 of the House must approve the bill.
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What are some important domestic policy issues?
Health Care
Gun Control
Immigration
All of these
30
What happens after a bill leaves committee but before a floor vote?
House Rules Committee sets rules for debate
The President vetoes the bill
House Ways and Means Committee performs cost analysis
The bill goes to the Senate for a vote
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Who is a senator's constituent?
All people who are 18 or older
Only eligible voters
Only people who are members of the same party.
Anyone who lives in the senator's state.
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What are the requirements to be a Senator?
30 years old, 9 years US citizen, live in state
35 years old, natural born US citizen, previously a governor
18 years old, natural born US citizen, live in state
25 years old, 7 years US citizen, live in district
