3.7, 3.9 Flashcard

Front

The table below compares different levels of government for the Legislative branch. Which phrase completes the table?

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Congress

Front

To which branch of the government does the quotation refer? “. . . shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts, and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare of the United States . . . to borrow Money . . . to regulate Commerce . . . to coin Money . . .” —U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8

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legislative

Front

What is the next step in the lawmaking process? Options: The President signs the bill, The bill is sent to the Senate, The bill is sent to a conference committee, The bill is debated on the floor of the Senate

Back

The bill is sent to the Senate

Front

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

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Let the bill die in committee

Front

The diagram below shows several steps in how a bill becomes a law in Florida. What is the next step in this process?

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The bill is sent to the other house of the legislature

Front

How are the lawmaking processes of the Florida state legislature and the US Congress similar?

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Bills must be approved by both houses of the legislature before they can become a law.

Front

The table below describes administrative agencies. Which phrase completes the table? Options: Enact new federal laws, Enforce the law and regulations, Take the place of criminal courts, Participate in the President’s Cabinet

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Enforce the law and regulations

Front

Which process permits the President to check Congress? Options: The ability to appoint heads of departments, The ability to veto proposed federal legislation, The ability to pardon offenders for federal crimes, The ability to inform Congress of the “State of the Union”

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The ability to veto proposed federal legislation

Front

Which constitutional principle does the information in the table illustrate? Options: social contract, popular sovereignty, federal supremacy, checks and balances

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checks and balances

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How does an executive order differ from a federal law?

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Executive orders do not need to be approved by Congress.