CDFM MODULE 1 Test
Separation of Power - ANSWER What prevents Congress and the President from
unilaterally making laws and treaties?
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution - ANSWER What give Congress the authority
to make laws?
Supreme Court - ANSWER Who reviews the constitution for interpretation of the
constitution?
Congress (Legislative Branch) - ANSWER Who has the power to raise taxes given
in Article 1 of the Constitution?
Senate (6 yrs); House (2 yrs) - ANSWER What does the Congress of the US
consist of?
House of Representative - ANSWER All bills for raising Revenue shall originate
where? But the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.
2/3 and 2/3 - ANSWER To be able to override a presidential veto, the House has to
have a majority to pass the bill; and if approved, then goes to the Senate for a vote
to pass the bill. If approved, the Bill becomes Law. What is the percentage the vote
has to pass by in both the House & Senate?
10 Days - ANSWER If any Bill shall not be returned by the President after it has
been presented to him, the Same shall be a law. How many days?
Congress - ANSWER Who has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts
and Excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general
welfare of the United States.
1) borrow money on credit 2) regulate commerce; 3) Coin money; 4) Constitute
Tribunals; 5) Declare War; 6) Raise and support Armies; 7) provide and maintain
Navy; 8) Make Rules for Government Regulation of land and naval forces; 9) Provide
for calling forth Militia; 10) to make all laws - ANSWER Article 1, Section 8 of the
Constitution allows for what?
Article 1, Section 9 - ANSWER No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in
the Consequence of Appropriations made by law.
Write a Law - ANSWER Once the money officially and legally gets into the
Treasury, to be able to use the money, what does Congress have to do?
Article 2 Executive Branch - ANSWER Gives executive power to the President to
be the Commander in Chief and to execute the laws
, Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges - ANSWER The President has the power
to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint these
officials. Name 2?
Once year - ANSWER How often does the President give to Congress the State of
the Union (Jan/Feb) time frame.
President (Executive Branch) - ANSWER Who and what branch is responsibly for
faithfully executing the laws enacted by Congress (Legislative Branch)?
State Laws - ANSWER The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what?
2 sessions; 1 year duration - ANSWER A new Congress convenes for two years
following the November general elections, it consists of how many sessions, and
each in what duration?
Joint Resolution - ANSWER This may originate either in the House of
Representatives or in the Senate. There is little practice difference between a bill and
a "Joint Resolution", once agree, it goes to the President for signature.
Concurrent Resolution - ANSWER Matters affecting the operation of the House &
Senate and both chambers agree, does not go to the President for signature.
Simple Resolution - ANSWER Matters concerning the operation of either of the
house. Applies to the chamber that created it. Knows as the H.Res & S.Res. Does
not go to the President for signature.
State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient - ANSWER During
the State of The Union, what message is the President giving?
Yes, but must be approved by OMB - ANSWER Can an Executive Branch
Department pass legislation with the approval of OMB and on Behalf of the
president, to a congressional committee or subcommittee
Conference Committee (Third Chamber) - ANSWER Who resolves differences
between the HR and the Senate?
Public Hearing - ANSWER What is usually the first step in the process for
consideration by committee?
Only deal with matters in disagreement; cannot insert new matter or leave out matter
agreed on - ANSWER When a Conference Committee is convened dealing with an
amendment, what can the conferees do and not do?
"Enrolled" (then sent to the president) - ANSWER The final step after the
Conference Committee Resolution after a measure has been passed in identical
form by both the House andSenate, it is considered to be what?
Line Item Veto - ANSWER What was declared unconstitutional in 1998 with respect
to Presidential Veto?
Separation of Power - ANSWER What prevents Congress and the President from
unilaterally making laws and treaties?
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution - ANSWER What give Congress the authority
to make laws?
Supreme Court - ANSWER Who reviews the constitution for interpretation of the
constitution?
Congress (Legislative Branch) - ANSWER Who has the power to raise taxes given
in Article 1 of the Constitution?
Senate (6 yrs); House (2 yrs) - ANSWER What does the Congress of the US
consist of?
House of Representative - ANSWER All bills for raising Revenue shall originate
where? But the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.
2/3 and 2/3 - ANSWER To be able to override a presidential veto, the House has to
have a majority to pass the bill; and if approved, then goes to the Senate for a vote
to pass the bill. If approved, the Bill becomes Law. What is the percentage the vote
has to pass by in both the House & Senate?
10 Days - ANSWER If any Bill shall not be returned by the President after it has
been presented to him, the Same shall be a law. How many days?
Congress - ANSWER Who has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts
and Excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general
welfare of the United States.
1) borrow money on credit 2) regulate commerce; 3) Coin money; 4) Constitute
Tribunals; 5) Declare War; 6) Raise and support Armies; 7) provide and maintain
Navy; 8) Make Rules for Government Regulation of land and naval forces; 9) Provide
for calling forth Militia; 10) to make all laws - ANSWER Article 1, Section 8 of the
Constitution allows for what?
Article 1, Section 9 - ANSWER No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in
the Consequence of Appropriations made by law.
Write a Law - ANSWER Once the money officially and legally gets into the
Treasury, to be able to use the money, what does Congress have to do?
Article 2 Executive Branch - ANSWER Gives executive power to the President to
be the Commander in Chief and to execute the laws
, Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges - ANSWER The President has the power
to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint these
officials. Name 2?
Once year - ANSWER How often does the President give to Congress the State of
the Union (Jan/Feb) time frame.
President (Executive Branch) - ANSWER Who and what branch is responsibly for
faithfully executing the laws enacted by Congress (Legislative Branch)?
State Laws - ANSWER The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what?
2 sessions; 1 year duration - ANSWER A new Congress convenes for two years
following the November general elections, it consists of how many sessions, and
each in what duration?
Joint Resolution - ANSWER This may originate either in the House of
Representatives or in the Senate. There is little practice difference between a bill and
a "Joint Resolution", once agree, it goes to the President for signature.
Concurrent Resolution - ANSWER Matters affecting the operation of the House &
Senate and both chambers agree, does not go to the President for signature.
Simple Resolution - ANSWER Matters concerning the operation of either of the
house. Applies to the chamber that created it. Knows as the H.Res & S.Res. Does
not go to the President for signature.
State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient - ANSWER During
the State of The Union, what message is the President giving?
Yes, but must be approved by OMB - ANSWER Can an Executive Branch
Department pass legislation with the approval of OMB and on Behalf of the
president, to a congressional committee or subcommittee
Conference Committee (Third Chamber) - ANSWER Who resolves differences
between the HR and the Senate?
Public Hearing - ANSWER What is usually the first step in the process for
consideration by committee?
Only deal with matters in disagreement; cannot insert new matter or leave out matter
agreed on - ANSWER When a Conference Committee is convened dealing with an
amendment, what can the conferees do and not do?
"Enrolled" (then sent to the president) - ANSWER The final step after the
Conference Committee Resolution after a measure has been passed in identical
form by both the House andSenate, it is considered to be what?
Line Item Veto - ANSWER What was declared unconstitutional in 1998 with respect
to Presidential Veto?
