Question

1) House of Representatives passes a spending bill → Senate debates the spending bill → Senate passes the spending bill → ? What completes this sequence of events? A) the spending bill becomes a law B) the states must approve the bill C) the Supreme Court reviews the bill D) the President must act on the bill 2) Which of these is a power of the Legislative branch? A) declare war B) enforces laws C) interprets laws D) negotiates treaties 3) After a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress it A) becomes a law. B) is sent to the President. C) returns to the house of origin for verification. D) is sent to a subcommittee in the House or Senate. 4) The chief purpose of Congressional committees is to A) draft legislation for consideration by the full Congress. B) act as a group to which the President can direct his lobbying effort. C) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. D) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) A two/thirds vote of each house of Congress is required to A) impeach the U.S. President. B) approve Presidential appointments. C) pass an appropriation or tax bill. D) pass a bill over the President's veto. 6) Which of these is a role of Congress? A) to veto legislation B) to pass the federal budget C) to nominate Cabinet members D) to interpret the Constitution

Answer 1

If it starts in the House, the Senate must then vote on it before The President sees it.

Answer 2

The answers to these questions, and their explanation, would be as follows:

1. The one answer that completes the sequence, would be: D: The President must act on the bill. This is a process where both the Legislative and Executive branch work arm in arm. Without the approval of the President, the bill might be returned to Congress for reconsideration. It is the President who takes the budget and decides on the appropriations by accepting them, or denying them.

2. One of the many powers held by the Legislative branch, would be: A: Declare war. They are the ones who must accept and issue a declaration of war. A president can take the initiative in extreme circumstances, but Congress must issue the final declaration.

3. After a bill has been passed by both houses of Congress, this one is: B: Sent to the President so that he may sign it, or return it, as appropriate.

4. The chief purpose of Congressional Committees is to, A: Draft legislation for consideration by the full Congress. These committees are formed by Congress members who specialize on one area and study the needs for that area, drafting the necessary laws that will be discussed in the different Houses.

5. A two/thirds vote of each house of Congress is required to, D: Pass a bill over the President´s veto. There are other instances in which the super majority is needed, but this is one of the most important. Congress can override a President´s veto on a bill this way.

6. Which of these is a role of Congress? would be, B: To pass the federal budget. They are presented with the budget by the President and his cabinet and Congress proceeds to the appropriations and organization of the budget for the proposed goals of the executive branch, and other areas of government.