Civics 3.8

Who Holds trial and Needs a 2/3 majority vote to convict and remove from office

• U.S. Senate

• U.S. House of Representatives

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Presidential Cabinet

When an amendment is made to a bill

• The bill goes to the people for a vote.

• The bill goes to the President for signature.

• The bill goes to a standing committee to share evidence from members for approval.

• The bill goes to a conference committee to reach a compromise between the two houses.

What is the Job of the Executive departments called the cabinet?

• vote in committee on legislation related to their office

• advise the president on issues related to their office

• confirm presidential appointments for their office

• oversee impeachment of leaders from their office

What process is being described?

• court order

• judicial review

• writ of certiorari

• summary judgement

What is the title for this process?

• Executive Order

• Summary Judgement

• Impeachment Process

• Appointment Confirmation

Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes?

• The presidents’ views are often ignored in lawmaking.

• The presidents’ views are often reflected in public policy.

• Congress is often influenced by the desires of citizens on lawmaking.

• Congress is often united in rejecting the views of the president on public policy.

What completes the table?

• Chief Justice

• Attorney General

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Defense

What is the term for governmental decisions that have the force of law but are not passed by a legislative body?

• executive orders

• judicial review

• ordinances

• statutes