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Legislative 3-Flash

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What does it mean to make laws? Legislate
What do you call a person who makes laws? Legislator
What is a written proposal for a law? Legislation
Whom does each senator represent? State
Whom does each representative serve? District
What is Congress meant to represent? People
What is the first step in making a bill? Proposal
What type of member may introduce a bill? Member
Where is a bill examined in detail? Committee
What is the full-chamber discussion of a bill called? Debate
What vote option means choosing not to vote yes or no? Present
What group settles differences between House and Senate bills? Conference committee
What must happen before a bill goes to the president? Approval
How long until an ignored bill becomes law in session? Ten days
What is it called when a bill dies because Congress is adjourned? Pocket veto
What courts can Congress create beneath the Supreme Court? Lower courts
What group may declare laws unconstitutional? Supreme Court
What power sets the rules for becoming a U.S. citizen? Naturalization
What power regulates trade between states and nations? Commerce
What power creates money and punishes counterfeiters? Coining money
What power deals with crimes committed at sea? Piracy
What power establishes and operates the mail system? Post offices
What protects original inventions and creative works? Copyrights
What power involves raising and supporting the military? Armed forces
What determines how each chamber operates daily? Committee rules
What vote level is required to expel a member? Two-thirds
What does the Speaker manage in the House? House agenda
What do you call someone represented by an elected official? Constituent
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