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Separation of Power
What prevents Congress and the President from unilaterally making laws and treaties?
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution
What give Congress the authority to make laws?
Supreme Court
Who reviews the constitution for interpretation of the constitution?
Congress (Legislative Branch)
Who has the power to raise taxes given in Article 1 of the Constitution?
Senate (6 yrs); House (2 yrs)
What does the Congress of the US consist of?
House of Representative
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
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
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
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
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution allows for what?
Article 1, Section 9
No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in the Consequence of Appropriations made by law.
Write a Law
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
Gives executive power to the President to be the Commander in Chief and to execute the laws
Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges
The President has the power to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall
appoint these officials. Name 2?
Once year
How often does the President give to Congress the State of the Union (Jan/Feb) time frame.
President (Executive Branch)
Who and what branch is responsibly for faithfully executing the laws enacted by Congress (Legislative
Branch)?
State Laws
The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what?
2 sessions; 1 year duration
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
This may originate either in the House of Representatives or in the Senate. There is little practice
difference between a bill and a "Joint Resolution", once agree, it goes to the President for signature.
Concurrent Resolution
Matters affecting the operation of the House & Senate and both chambers agree, does not go to the
President for signature.
Simple Resolution
Matters concerning the operation of either of the house. Applies to the chamber that created it.
Knows as the H.Res & S.Res. Does not go to the President for signature.
State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient
During the State of The Union, what message is the President giving?
Yes, but must be approved by OMB
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)
Who resolves differences between the HR and the Senate?
complete solutions
Separation of Power
What prevents Congress and the President from unilaterally making laws and treaties?
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution
What give Congress the authority to make laws?
Supreme Court
Who reviews the constitution for interpretation of the constitution?
Congress (Legislative Branch)
Who has the power to raise taxes given in Article 1 of the Constitution?
Senate (6 yrs); House (2 yrs)
What does the Congress of the US consist of?
House of Representative
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
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
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
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
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution allows for what?
Article 1, Section 9
No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in the Consequence of Appropriations made by law.
Write a Law
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
Gives executive power to the President to be the Commander in Chief and to execute the laws
Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges
The President has the power to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall
appoint these officials. Name 2?
Once year
How often does the President give to Congress the State of the Union (Jan/Feb) time frame.
President (Executive Branch)
Who and what branch is responsibly for faithfully executing the laws enacted by Congress (Legislative
Branch)?
State Laws
The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what?
2 sessions; 1 year duration
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
This may originate either in the House of Representatives or in the Senate. There is little practice
difference between a bill and a "Joint Resolution", once agree, it goes to the President for signature.
Concurrent Resolution
Matters affecting the operation of the House & Senate and both chambers agree, does not go to the
President for signature.
Simple Resolution
Matters concerning the operation of either of the house. Applies to the chamber that created it.
Knows as the H.Res & S.Res. Does not go to the President for signature.
State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient
During the State of The Union, what message is the President giving?
Yes, but must be approved by OMB
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)
Who resolves differences between the HR and the Senate?
