Unit 4 Legislative Branch Flashcard #1

Front

What does "bicameral" mean?

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two houses

Front

Powers specifically listed in the Constitution are called--

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Expressed

Front

If changing the person on the $5 bill from Lincoln to Obama is an implied power, what would the expressed power be?

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Coin money

Front

If the President vetoes a bill, what can Congress do to check the Executive Branch?

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override the veto

Front

What is the implied power if the expressed power is "to regulate commerce (business)?"

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decreasing taxes for companies who decrease their pollution

Front

The House of Representatives and the Senate are both part of--

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Congress

Front

Which of the following is an example of the Legislative checking the Judicial?
Options:
Calls a special session of Congress
Confirms federal judge appointment
Declares a law unconstitutional
Impeaching the president

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Confirms federal judge appointment

Front

When the President gives the State of the Union Address and asks Congress to expand the national highway system, this is an example of the President--

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influencing legislation

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Mr. Messick wrote a letter to his Representative letting her know how he felt about the new education bill coming through the House. This is an example of--

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Expressing opinions

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Mrs. Foster joined the Virginia Education Association, an organization for a brighter future in education which focuses on ideas and ways to influence education policies in Virginia. This is an example of--

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Joining an interest group