Vocab How a bill becomes law Vocab 2 The Legislative Branch Powers of Congress
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Representative
A person who is given the power to act for others.
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In the Senate or House
Where can a new bill be introduced?
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Pocket veto
An indirect veto of a bill by the President not acting on it (doing nothing)
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6 years
How many years do members of the Senate serve for?
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Congress raises and collects taxes
How do Government employees and functions get funding?
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Serve
To spend a period of time carrying out a duty
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To a committee
Before the Senate and House of Reps debate and vote on a bill it must first go where?
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Standing Committee
A permanent committee that considers certain topics
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2 Senators
How many Senators does each state have?
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True
True or False: Congress protects businesses and consumers by watching over trade and business activities?
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Session
The period of time each year when Congress meets.
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To the President
If a bill is passed by both the Senate and House of Reps, where does it go next?
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Standard
A rule or model that is set to control quality, size, or how something is done.
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2 years
How many years is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
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False.
True or False: Congress can not admit new states to the United States?
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Citizen
A person given certain right, duties, and privileges because he or she was born in certain place.
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Sign it, veto it, do nothing
What are the 3 things the President can do when he receives a bill?
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Bill
A suggested new law.
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Senate and House of Representatives
What are the two houses of Congress called?
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True.
True or False: Congress can declare war?
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Impeachment
A charge of wrongful conduct of a public official.
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2/3 majority vote by Congress
If the President vetoes the bill, how can it still become a law?
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Elastic Clause
A part of the Constitution that gives Congress power to make laws as needed.
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The population of the state.
What determines the number of House of Representatives members each state has?
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Congress
Who decides on the requirements to become United States citizens?






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