Understanding the Legislative Branch

Front

What is one thing that does not happen in the Standing Committee?

Back

A bill can be voted into law

Front

When the President rejects a bill, refuses to sign it, and sends it back to Congress it is called a/an _______________.

Back

veto

Front

If the president ignores the bill and Congress is in session, how many days does it take for the bill to become a law?

Back

10

Front

Who approves presidential appointments, like ambassadors, judges, and cabinet members?

Back

Senate

Front

How can Congress override a presidential veto to make a bill a law?

Back

2/3 of the house of representatives and 2/3 of the Senate must approve the bill.

Front

Which of these powers are controlled by the Legislative Branch?

Back

Coin money, Declare war

Front

Where must revenue bills begin?

Back

must begin in the House of Representatives

Front

Who determines which House committee receives which bill?

Back

Speaker of the House

Front

What are the powers that are specifically given to Congress by the Constitution?

Back

Expressed

Front

What powers are used to carry out expressed powers?

Back

Implied