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- 1. Multiple ChoiceAn idea for a law can come fromthe PresidentConstituentsInterest GroupsAll of the Above
- 2. Multiple ChoiceOnly a ________________ can introduce a bill in Congress.member of CongressPresidentSenatorRepresentative
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA bill must pass through a _____________ before it can be voted on by the entire House or Senate.panel of judgescommitteePresidentSupreme Court
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn order for a bill to pass the House or Senate, it must get a ______________ vote.2/33/5majority3/4
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe only way to override a presidential veto is to get a ____________ vote in both houses of Congress in favor of the bill.majority2/33/4unanimous
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIf there is a 50/50 tie vote in the Senate, the _______________ or presiding officer of the Senate can vote to break the tie.Vice PresidentSpeaker of the HousePresidentChief Justice
- 7. Multiple ChoiceOnly the House has the power todeclare warmake lawsimpeach an officialregulate commerce or trade
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAlmost all of the bills introduced in Congress become laws.TrueFalse
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is used to reapportion or divide the representatives among the states?cloturecensuslegislative recordseniority
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe Elastic Clause or "Necessary and Proper" clause gives Congress which type of powers?impliedenumeratednon-legislativejudicial
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWho controls how long debate will be for a bill in the House?Speaker of the HouseVice PresidentMajority LeaderMinority Leader
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhen a bill passes the House, where does it go next?SenateSupreme CourtPresidentLibrary of Congress
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat can the president do once he receives the bill?all of thesesign the bill into lawveto the bill"pocket veto" the bill
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat fraction vote does it take in both House and Senate to override a veto?2/33/41/21/3
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIF THE PRESIDENT SIGNS A BILL WHAT HAPPENS?IT BECOMES A LAWIT GOES BACK TO THE SENATEIT IS VETOEDTHE PRESIDENT EATS A SANDWICH
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHOW MANY VOTES DO YOU NEED IN HOUSE TO PASS A BILL?2181435WHATS A BILL?
- 17. Multiple ChoiceCAN THE SENATE MAKE CHANGES TO A BILL THAT HAS PASSED THE HOUSE?NOYESMAYBEDEPENDS
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWho limits debate time in the Senate?no one - it is unlimitedVice PresidentPresident Pro TemMajority Leader
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first step for a bill to become a law?Floor ActionCommittee ActionConference Committee ActionIntroduction of a Bill
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the final step for a bill becoming a law?Conference committee signs billHouse signs billSenate sings billPresident signs bill
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIf the president fails to sign the bill after 10 days while Congress is in session, will the bill become a law?YesNo
- 22. Multiple ChoiceIdeas from bills can come from private citizens aka you and meTrueFalse
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhere can only a revenue raising bill start?HouseSenate
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the function of Congress?enforce lawsmake lawsdefine lawsinterpret laws
- 25. Multiple ChoiceHow many years is a senator's term?4268
- 26. Multiple ChoiceHow many years is a House of Representative's term?8462
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhere does a federal impeachment trial take place?SenateHouseSupreme CourtStates
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat amendment allows the direct election of senators?16181719
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrase best illustrates the definition of impeachment?Bring charges against an officialconvict an official of wrongdoingfile charges by the Senatefile charges by the Supreme Court
- 30. Multiple ChoiceHow many days does the president have to make his decision?5102030
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