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ISS Legislative Quiz

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Which branch of government makes federal laws? Legislative
Which article of the Constitution explains how laws are made? Article I
Why did the framers design the lawmaking process to be slow? Prevent rash laws
What did the framers fear if power became too concentrated? Tyranny
What process helps stop bad laws from being passed? Debate
What type of legislature does Congress have? Bicameral
Who does the House of Representatives represent? The people
Who does the Senate represent? The states
What is a bill in the lawmaking process? Proposed law
Who is allowed to introduce a bill in Congress? Members only
Where must revenue bills begin? House
Why are bills sent to committees first? Detailed review
Where do most bills fail in Congress? Committee
What smaller group within a committee studies bill details? Subcommittee
What Senate tactic can delay a vote on a bill? Filibuster
What type of vote is usually needed to pass a bill? Simple majority
What does a simple majority mean? More than half
Why must a bill pass both chambers of Congress? Mutual agreement
What group resolves differences between House and Senate bills? Conference committee
Who receives a bill after it passes Congress? President
What happens when the president signs a bill? Becomes law
What action allows the president to reject a bill? Veto
What vote is required to override a presidential veto? Two-thirds
What type of veto occurs when Congress adjourns? Pocket veto
What are powers listed directly in the Constitution called? Enumerated powers
Which clause allows Congress to use implied powers? Necessary and Proper
What type of power allows Congress to create federal agencies? Implied power
What type of power allows Congress to create the IRS? Implied power
What branch has the power to interpret laws? Judicial
Which Supreme Court case established judicial review? Marbury v. Madison
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