3.7 Part 2

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an idea being suggested for a new law

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bill

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having a legislative composed of two chambers (for example, the two houses of Congress - House of Representatives and the Senate)

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bicameral

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a law enacted a city or county affecting local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control

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ordinance

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the leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, usually the highest ranking member of the majority party

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Speaker of the House

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A bill is passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill is then submitted to the President. Which of the following is NOT an option for the President?

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let the bill die in committee

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Why do most of the bills introduced in Congress never become a law? Options: They are defeated on floor votes., They never get out of committee., They are vetoed by the President., The are overruled by the Supreme Court.

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They never get out of committee.

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The part of the Constitution that describes the legislative branch is _________________-

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Article I

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The main job of the legislative branch

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make laws

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Which sentence in the Constitution gives Congress its implied powers? Options: the Preamble, the Elastic Clause, the Supremacy Clause, the Bill of Rights

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the Elastic Clause

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What happens between when a bill is introduced and when it is voted upon?

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There is a debate on the floor of the chamber