Grand Canyon (3.7, 3.8, 3.9)

Why do most of the bills introduced in Congress never become laws? (3.7)

• They are defeated in floor votes.

• They never get out of committee.

• They are vetoed by the President.

• They are overruled by the U.S. Supreme Court.

What happens when the House and the Senate pass different versions of the same bill? (3.7)

• The House bill is changed to conform to the Senate bill.

• The Senate bill is changed to conform to the House bill.

• A conference committee is appointed to resolve the differences.

• A standing committee from one house is chosen to resolve the differences.

1. 1. A member of the House of Representatives introduces a bill

2. 2. The bill is sent to the appropriate standing committee

3. 3. The committee sends the bill back to the House with a favorable recommendation

4. 4. ???

What is the next step in the lawmaking process? (3.7)

• The bill is debated and voted on by the House of Representatives.
• The bill is sent to the Senate for consideration.
• The bill is signed into law by the President.
• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court for review.

A bill is passed by both the House and Senate. The bill is then submitted to the President. What is NOT an option for the president. (3.7)

• The president lets the bill die in committee

• The president signs the bill and it becomes a law

• The president vetoes the bill and informs Congress of the reasons for the veto

• The president does not sign the bill and after 10 days, if Congress is not in session, the bill dies

Which of the following is an example of an administrative agency? (3.8)

• U.S. Army

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. House of Representatives

• Federal Reserve Board

How does an executive order differ from a federal law? (3.8)

• An executive order is a directive issued by the President of the United States, while a federal law is a statute passed by Congress and signed by the President.
• An executive order is a directive issued by the Supreme Court, while a federal law is a statute passed by Congress and signed by the President.
• An executive order is a directive issued by the Vice President of the United States, while a federal law is a statute passed by Congress and signed by the President.
• An executive order is a directive issued by the Secretary of State, while a federal law is a statute passed by Congress and signed by the President.

Which is an important task of an administrative agency? (3.8)

• Passing new federal laws

• Running the U.S. armed forces

• Provide legal advice and representation
• Implement and enforce laws and regulations

An oil barge belonging to the State of Alabama has a massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The leaked oil damages the beautiful beaches of Destin, Panama City, and Ft. Walton. The oil also endangers the shrimp and crab industry of Florida. The State of Florida sues the State of Alabama. Which court has jurisdiction over the case? (3.9)

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• State Courts of Florida and Alabama

• Supreme Court of the United States
• Federal Circuit Court

How does an appellate court differ from a trial court? (3.9)

• An appellate court decides issues of fact.

• An appellate court reviews decisions made by another court's decision.

• An appellate court usually has a jury.

• An appellate court examines more witnesses.

U.S. District Court --> U.S. Court of Appeals --> ???

Which court completes the diagram? (3.9)

• Circuit Court

• Supreme Court

• Municipal Court

• Court of Veterans Appeals