Unit 7 Review

Front

Congress is a ________ legislature - which means there are two chambers who work together to write federal laws.

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Bicameral

Front

In order for Congress to override a veto, they need ______ of the vote from each chamber.

Back

2/3rd

Front

How old do you have to be to run for the Senate?

Back

30

Front

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Legislative Branch: Declare war, Approve the annual budget from the President, Confirm/reject Presidential appointments, Declare laws unconstitutional, Raise revenue through taxes?

Back

Declare laws unconstitutional

Front

What is step one of the lawmaking process?

Back

Members of Congress introduce the bill

Front

What is the official term that describes when a President says no to a bill?

Back

Veto

Front

The legislative branch

Back

Makes our laws

Front

The Legislative Branch is responsible for confirming Presidential appointments for the Supreme Courts, ambassadors, and Cabinet Secretaries as well as treaties with other nations. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Who can draft (write or come up with) a bill? Options: President, Interest Groups, Constituents (voters), All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

According to the text, who is vested with all legislative powers in the United States? Article I Section 1 All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

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The Congress