Mini #4 Review - Part #2

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What is meant by the term 'pardon power' in this statement? I, Gerald Ford, President of the United States, pursuant to the pardon power conferred upon me by Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, have granted . . .  a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon . . .

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the power of the President to forgive those who committed federal crimes

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In which part of the Constitution is this passage found? The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected…

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Article II

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In which part of the Constitution is this passage found? All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

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Article I

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What is the function of a standing committee in Congress?

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It considers all proposed bills on a particular subject.

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Which official presides over the proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives?

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Speaker of the House

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Which national official is most similar to an elected member of a city council? Options: the President of the United States, a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, the Attorney General of the United States, a member of the House of Representatives

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a member of the House of Representatives

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What is an ordinance?

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a law passed by a county or municipal government

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What would be the best title for the sentences below?
A bill is passed by the city.
The mayor signs the bill.

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Passage of an Ordinance

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What is the primary purpose of a conference committee in Congress?

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to harmonize a bill passed in different forms in each house

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What do the lawmaking processes at the local, state, and national levels have in common?

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The cooperation of both the legislative and executive branches is needed to pass new laws.