The Legislative Branch

Front

Which term means "two" houses? Options: dos casas, house of delegates, Congress

Back

bicameral

Front

Who is the legislative body of the United State Government?

Back

Congress

Front

Who is the legislative branch of the state of Maryland?

Back

House of Delegates

Front

Which house of Congress approves Presidential appointments?

Back

Senate

Front

Which house of Congress initiates spending?

Back

House

Front

How many votes are required in the House and Senate to pass a bill?

Back

majority

Front

How many votes are required to override a presidential veto?

Back

2/3 majority

Front

What is the term that is used to describe when both parties work together to get things accomplished?

Back

bipartisanship

Front

Which of the following is not a step in how a bill becomes a law?
- president signs or vetos
- bill is sent to committee for study
- the senate debates and discusses
- the president speaks on the bill in front of congress

Back

the president speaks on the bill in front of congress

Front

How can the legislative branch fix a law that has been declared unconstitutional?

Back

they can re-write it