Legislative Branch Flashcard

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Which of the following houses require the legislator to be 25 years of age to run? House of Representatives., Senate., Congress, Parliament

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House of Representatives.

Front

General Assembly has two major duties. What are they?

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Balance the state's budget and writing bills.

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How many votes are needed in order to overturn a veto by the executive branch?

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2/3 of both houses.

Front

Why are committees a necessary part of the law making process?

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They research the bills to make sure that they are aligned with the Constitution.

Front

To be elected you must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years, and must live in the state they represent at the time of election. What position does this apply to? Options: House, Senate, Congress, Supreme Court

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Senate

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Who is the leader of the Senate?

Back

Lt. Governor

Front

Who is the leader of the house?

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Speaker of the House

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Which of the following is needed to override the Governor's veto? Options: 2/3 of the votes from the House and Senate., 2/3 of the Senate, 2/3 of the House, Majority vote.

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2/3 of the votes from the House and Senate.

Front

A ___ is the name given to a piece of legislation that is being considered as a law.

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bill

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Which of these BEST defines a bicameral legislature?

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governing body made of two houses