Unit 5 - Legislative Branch Vocab - VA Civics SOL

What does the term "Enact" mean?

• To reject

• To go into effect

• To originate

• To coexist

Which term refers to "Business and trade"?

• Ordinance

• Commerce

• Bill

• Enact

What are "Expressed Powers"?

• Powers shared between federal and state governments

• Local laws

• Powers specifically listed in the Constitution

• An idea that could become a law

What is a "Bill"?

• An idea that could become a law

• A local law

• A power shared between governments

• A commercial exchange

What does "Biennial" mean?

• Occurring every year

• Occurring every two years

• Occurring every three years

• Occurring every four years

What does "Originate" mean?

• To end

• To reject

• To begin

• To coexist

What are "Concurrent Powers"?

• Powers specifically listed in the Constitution

• Powers shared between the federal and state governments

• Local laws

• An idea that could become a law

What is an "Ordinance"?

• A national law

• A local law

• A power shared between governments

• A commercial exchange

What is a "Pocket Veto"?

• The president signs the bill

• The president does not sign or directly veto the bill

• The bill becomes a law automatically

• The bill is rejected by Congress

What is a discussion from two different viewpoints on a specific topic called?

• Debate

• Committee

• Revenue

• Filibuster