CDFM MODULE 1 Exam Questions and
Answers 2022/2023
Separation of Power - ANSWER What prevents Congress and the President from
unilaterally making laws and treaties?
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution - ANSWER What give Congress the authority to
make laws?
Supreme Court - ANSWER Who reviews the constitution for interpretation of the
constitution?
Congress (Legislative Branch) - ANSWER Who has the power to raise taxes given in
Article 1 of the Constitution?
Senate (6 yrs); House (2 yrs) - ANSWER What does the Congress of the US consist of?
House of Representative - ANSWER All bills for raising Revenue shall originate where?
But the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.
2/3 and 2/3 - ANSWER To be able to override a presidential veto, the House has to
have a majority to pass the bill; and if approved, then goes to the Senate for a vote to
pass the bill. If approved, the Bill becomes Law. What is the percentage the vote has to
pass by in both the House & Senate?
10 Days - ANSWER If any Bill shall not be returned by the President after it has been
presented to him, the Same shall be a law. How many days?
Congress - ANSWER Who has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and
Excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of
the United States.
1) borrow money on credit 2) regulate commerce; 3) Coin money; 4) Constitute
Tribunals; 5) Declare War; 6) Raise and support Armies; 7) provide and maintain Navy;
8) Make Rules for Government Regulation of land and naval forces; 9) Provide for
calling forth Militia; 10) to make all laws - ANSWER Article 1, Section 8 of the
Constitution allows for what?
Article 1, Section 9 - ANSWER No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in the
Consequence of Appropriations made by law.
Write a Law - ANSWER Once the money officially and legally gets into the Treasury, to
be able to use the money, what does Congress have to do?
, Article 2 Executive Branch - ANSWER Gives executive power to the President to be the
Commander in Chief and to execute the laws
Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges - ANSWER The President has the power to
nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint these officials.
Name 2?
Once year - ANSWER How often does the President give to Congress the State of the
Union (Jan/Feb) time frame.
President (Executive Branch) - ANSWER Who and what branch is responsibly for
faithfully executing the laws enacted by Congress (Legislative Branch)?
State Laws - ANSWER The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what?
2 sessions; 1 year duration - ANSWER A new Congress convenes for two years
following the November general elections, it consists of how many sessions, and each
in what duration?
Joint Resolution - ANSWER This may originate either in the House of Representatives
or in the Senate. There is little practice difference between a bill and a " ", once agree, it
goes to the President for signature.
Concurrent Resolution - ANSWER Matters affecting the operation of the House &
Senate and both chambers agree, does not go to the President for signature.
Simple Resolution - ANSWER The House and Senate can each write an matter
concerning the operation on its own. Applies to the chamber that created it. Knows as
the H.Res & S.Res
State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient - ANSWER During the
State of The Union, what message is the President giving?
Yes, but must be approved by OMB - ANSWER Can an Executive Branch Department
pass legislation with the approval of OMB and on Behalf of the president, to a
congressional committee or subcommittee
Conference Committee (Third Chamber) - ANSWER Who resolves differences between
the HR and the Senate?
Public Hearing - ANSWER What is usually the first step in the process for consideration
by committee?
Answers 2022/2023
Separation of Power - ANSWER What prevents Congress and the President from
unilaterally making laws and treaties?
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution - ANSWER What give Congress the authority to
make laws?
Supreme Court - ANSWER Who reviews the constitution for interpretation of the
constitution?
Congress (Legislative Branch) - ANSWER Who has the power to raise taxes given in
Article 1 of the Constitution?
Senate (6 yrs); House (2 yrs) - ANSWER What does the Congress of the US consist of?
House of Representative - ANSWER All bills for raising Revenue shall originate where?
But the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.
2/3 and 2/3 - ANSWER To be able to override a presidential veto, the House has to
have a majority to pass the bill; and if approved, then goes to the Senate for a vote to
pass the bill. If approved, the Bill becomes Law. What is the percentage the vote has to
pass by in both the House & Senate?
10 Days - ANSWER If any Bill shall not be returned by the President after it has been
presented to him, the Same shall be a law. How many days?
Congress - ANSWER Who has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and
Excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of
the United States.
1) borrow money on credit 2) regulate commerce; 3) Coin money; 4) Constitute
Tribunals; 5) Declare War; 6) Raise and support Armies; 7) provide and maintain Navy;
8) Make Rules for Government Regulation of land and naval forces; 9) Provide for
calling forth Militia; 10) to make all laws - ANSWER Article 1, Section 8 of the
Constitution allows for what?
Article 1, Section 9 - ANSWER No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in the
Consequence of Appropriations made by law.
Write a Law - ANSWER Once the money officially and legally gets into the Treasury, to
be able to use the money, what does Congress have to do?
, Article 2 Executive Branch - ANSWER Gives executive power to the President to be the
Commander in Chief and to execute the laws
Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges - ANSWER The President has the power to
nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint these officials.
Name 2?
Once year - ANSWER How often does the President give to Congress the State of the
Union (Jan/Feb) time frame.
President (Executive Branch) - ANSWER Who and what branch is responsibly for
faithfully executing the laws enacted by Congress (Legislative Branch)?
State Laws - ANSWER The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what?
2 sessions; 1 year duration - ANSWER A new Congress convenes for two years
following the November general elections, it consists of how many sessions, and each
in what duration?
Joint Resolution - ANSWER This may originate either in the House of Representatives
or in the Senate. There is little practice difference between a bill and a " ", once agree, it
goes to the President for signature.
Concurrent Resolution - ANSWER Matters affecting the operation of the House &
Senate and both chambers agree, does not go to the President for signature.
Simple Resolution - ANSWER The House and Senate can each write an matter
concerning the operation on its own. Applies to the chamber that created it. Knows as
the H.Res & S.Res
State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient - ANSWER During the
State of The Union, what message is the President giving?
Yes, but must be approved by OMB - ANSWER Can an Executive Branch Department
pass legislation with the approval of OMB and on Behalf of the president, to a
congressional committee or subcommittee
Conference Committee (Third Chamber) - ANSWER Who resolves differences between
the HR and the Senate?
Public Hearing - ANSWER What is usually the first step in the process for consideration
by committee?
