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Gov Unit 2: Legislative Branch (JC)
Gov Unit 2: Legislative Branch (JC)
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After a bill is approved by the House & Senate in floor action, the bill goes to...
subcommittees for more hearings
a joint conference committee to iron out differences
the president, who will sign or veto the bill
the Rules Committee to be placed on the debate calendar.
2
What is the purpose of congressional committees?
Limit the amount of areas a representative can discuss
Discourage the courts from carrying out judicial review
Divide the workload and create specialization
Make it more difficult for bills to become law
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
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What does it mean when we say the legislative branch has the "power of the purse"?
Congress has the power to veto the president's budget priorities
The President tells Congress how much money to spend
Only Congress has the power to levy taxes and appropriate funds
Congress must ask the President to fund government programs
5
How long is a Senate term?
4 years
2 years
8 years
6 years
6
What is the procedure to amend the Constitution?
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
Proposed by popular referendum; ratified by 2/3 of Congress
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What is the largest source of federal government revenue?
Sales tax
Property tax
Individual income tax
Excise tax
8
Who is a senator's constituent?
Only eligible voters
All people who are 18 or older
Anyone who lives in the senator's state.
Only people who are members of the same party.
9
How many members of Congress total?
100 House of Representatives + 100 Senators = 200
270 House of Representatives + 50 Senators = 320
435 House of Representatives + 100 Senators + 3 for DC = 538
435 House of Representatives + 100 Senators = 535
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What is the purpose of the House Rules Committee?
To decide which bills may be proposed
To advise the President on new rules for elections
To set guidelines for debate on the House floor
To coordinate with the Senate on the voting calendar
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What are the requirements to be in the House of Representatives?
35 years old, natural born US citizen, no other requirements
25 years old, 7 years US citizen, live in district/state
25 years old, natural born US citizen, previous gov't job
30 years old, 9 years US citizen, live instate
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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
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What are some important foreign policy goals of the United States?
All of these
promoting democracy
world peace
national security
14
What do the US Congress and the Texas Legislature have in common?
They both meet for 5 months every two years.
They have nothing in common.
They are both bicameral.
The minimum age for legislators is 18.
15
What process occurs in the Senate when a member "talks a bill to death"?
referendum
cloture
filibuster
habeas corpus
16
How does the Constitution resolve the "large state vs. small state" representation conflict?
establishing a bicameral legislature
establishing a unicameral legislature
creating judicial review
giving the President veto power
17
What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch?
enforce laws
pass laws
conduct opinion polls
decide whether laws are constitutional
18
If there is a tie in the Electoral College, who picks the President?
Supreme Court
A tie-breaker election is held
Senate
House of Representatives
19
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case
Brown v. Board of Education
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teachers were allowed to sue school districts
affirmative action for college admissions was upheld
'separate but equal' was upheld
school segregation was declared unconstitutional
20
Name a shared power of the House and Senate?
declare Supreme Court decisions unconstitutional
ratify treaties and approve diplomatic appointments
introduce revenue bills
override presidential veto
21
What is the judicial branch's check and balance on the legislative branch?
veto
constitutionalism
judicial review
habeus corpus
22
What happens if Congress passes a law and the President vetoes it?
Bill is submitted to the people in a referendum
Bill is sent back to Congress; may vote to override
Bill is sent to Supreme Court for judicial review
Bill is kept with the President, who issues a pocket veto
23
What tools does the Congress use to influence the U.S. economy?
taxes and government spending
antitrust legislation
price controls on key commodities
interest rates and Treasury bonds
24
What are the roles of the House and Senate in the impeachment process?
The President is impeached by the Senate and tried in the House
The President is impeached 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 Senate
25
Which party controls the Rules Committee & sets the calendar for bills?
The minority party
The Democratic Party
The Republican Party
The majority party/party in power
26
What happens after a bill leaves committee but before a floor vote?
The bill goes to the Senate for a vote
House Ways and Means Committee performs cost analysis
The President vetoes the bill
House Rules Committee sets rules for debate
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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.
All 100 Senators must approve the bill.
At least 3/4 of the House must approve the bill.
The majority of the House must approve the bill.
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What are the Senate's "checks & balances" on the President's foreign relations power?
handles trade talks & assigns tariffs
ratifies treaties & accepts/rejects diplomatic appointments
deploys the military & conducts peace negotiations
meets foreign leaders & plans foreign policy
29
What constitutional decision created the bicameral Congress?
The Corrupt Bargain
The Great Compromise
The New Jersey Compromise
The Virginia Compromise
30
What are some important domestic policy issues?
Gun Control
Health Care
All of these
Immigration
31
What are the requirements to be a Senator?
30 years old, 9 years US citizen, live in state
25 years old, 7 years US citizen, live in district
35 years old, natural born US citizen, previously a governor
18 years old, natural born US citizen, live in state
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The legislative process, including veto, represents which Constitutional principle?
checks and balances
separation of powers
rule of law
federalism
