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History Chapter 6

vocab

QuestionAnswer
Sponsor A person who introduces a law - rep or senator
Bill An idea that explains how a law functions
Senate Chamber of people with 100 reps in it
House of Reps Chamber of people with 435 reps in it
Committee Groups of congress who specialize in a type of law
Full house all of congress
Law A bill that has been signed
Veto When the pres rejects a bill
Override To pass a law over a veto
1st amendment Freedom of and from religion. -press and media -speech and expression -assembly -petition
Libel written - to knowingly lie about someone or something in order to do damage
Slander spoken - to knowingly lie about someone or something in order to do damage
Limits to 1st Libel and slander
2nd amendment freedom to bear arms
4th amendment protection from unreasonable search and siezure - probable cause for warrants
5th amendment right to a grand Jury -protection from double jeopardy -protection from self-incrimination -eminant domain
Eminant domain When the gov't takes land from citizens and pays equal amount for it
435 Members House
Unlimited terms Senate
Vice President is leader Senate
2 year terms House
100 members Senate
Speaker is the leader House
Life Terms Supreme Court
Above District Courts Court of Appeals-Appellate Court
Below Supreme Court Court of Appeals-Appellate Court
Branch with Key Departments Executive
Heads of Departments that advise President Cabinet
Key Departments Defense. Agriculture. State
How many bills are passed each year? Very few
True or False: Senate cannot override a Presidential veto False
What happens if a bill receives 210 'yea' votes in the House? Defeated
Which requires largest majority - approve a bill in the Senate or override a veto? Veto
What happens after the President signs a bill? Becomes Law
How frequently are vetos overridden? Rarely
Created by: mc1023
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