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TGT 31-60
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many votes are needed to pass a bill in the House of Representataives in the Senate? | A majority (one more than half) of those voting on the bill |
| How many votes are needed in the House of Representatives or the Senate to override a presidential veto? | Two-thirds of the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate |
| If there are differences between a bill passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate, where is the bill sent? | A conference committee |
| What freedom allows people to criticize governement officials? | Freedom of speech |
| What is a representative democracy? | A form of government where the people choose representatives to govern them. |
| Define constitution | A written plan of government |
| What is the introduction to the U.S. Constitution called? | The Preamble |
| What is an amendment? | A written change to the constitution |
| How many amendments to the U.S. Constitution are there? | Twenty-seven (27) |
| Who has the power to coin and print money? | Congress |
| What is a democracy? | Rule by the people |
| How many representatives are there in the House of Reps? | Four hundred thirty-five (435) |
| How many Senators are there in the Senate? | One hundred (100) |
| How many representatives does New York have in the House of Reps? | Twenty-seven (27) |
| What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? | The Bill of Rights |
| The New York Times is able to publish an editorial criticizing the president without being punished because of that freedom? | Freedom of the Press |
| How does a bill become a law? | The bill must be passed by a majority of the House of Representatives and the Senate and then signed by the President |
| What is the first step in the lawmaking process? | A bill is introduced by a member of Congress |
| After Congress proposes a constitution amendment, what must happen before it can become part of the U.S. Constitution? | Three fourths (3/4) of the states must ratify it |
| What was the first constitution of the U.S. called? | The Articles of Confederation |
| Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces? | The President of the U.S. |
| What is the system called which keeps any one branch of government from assuming too much power? | The system of checks and balances |
| What is federalism? | The separation of power between the national and state governments |
| In which part of the legislative branch must a bill first be introduced if it deals with spending or raising money? | The House of Representatives |
| Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced? | The created a national government that was too weak |
| How many Cabinet departments are there? | Fifteen (15) |
| The word prosperity in the Preamble is defined as what? | Future generations |
| This is the highest court in the state of New York | The Court of Appeals |
| The legislative branch of the New York state government is divided into what? | The Assembly and the Senate |
| What freedom allows people to gather together peacefully to protest a government policy? | Freedom of assembly |
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