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Legislative Vocab

QuestionAnswer
proposed law Bills
small groups in Congress formed to consider bills by topic and to filter out bad bills Committee
meetings of congress Session
the political party that has fewer members in Congress or state legistlature Minority Party
the political party who has the most members in Congress or state legislature Majority Party
a formal charge brought against a government official Impeachment
people represented by members of a law-making body Constituent
"two house" Bicameral
powers shared by both the national and state government Concurrent Powers
the rejection of a bill by the president or government Veto
a person who tries to influence legislation Lobbyist
Given an example of an implied power Establish National Banks
What are the 3 qualifications for Senator At least 30 years old, citizen of the US for at least 9 years, live in the state he represents
What are the 3 qualifications for Representative At least 25 years old, citizen of US for at least 7 years, live in the district and state he represents
What is the term for US Senator 6 years, unlimited
What is the term for Repesentative 2 years, unlimited
Who are our 2 Senators Tim Kaine, Mark Warner
who is the Leader of the House of Representatives Speaker of the House
Who is the leader of the Senate Vice President
What is another name for the national legislative branch Congress
How do Lobbyists influence public opinion talking to lawmakers to get them to vote for or against a bill.
Special interest groups influence public opinion by Informing the public about issues
Who has the power to sign a federal bill into law or veto a federal bill The President
What percentage of Congress does it take to override the president 2/3
What constitutional amendment reserves powers to the state 10th
What document protects our rights from the government The Bill of Rights
How many members in House of Representatives 435
How many members in the Senate 100
How many total members in Congress 535
What characteristic of Democracy does the Legislative Branch represent majority rule
what happens if the bill fails in either house it is dead
What are the powers that are specifically stated expressed powers
Where do the US Representatives and US Senators work Washington, DC, capitol building
Where do US Representatives and US Senators live in the district or state they represent
another name for the federal legislature Congress
Powers not stated but necessary to carry out certain expressed powers implied powers
powers shared between the national and state governments concurrent powers
things the national government cannot do? denied powers
Senators need to be citizens for a minimum of how many years? 9 years
Representatives need to be citizens for a minimum of how many years? 7 years
What is the minimum age for a Representative? 25 years old
What is the minimum age for a Senator? 30 years old
Who decides if the Senate ties? Vice President
How many Senators per state? 2
How do senators and representatives get their job? They are elected
Which article of the constitution describes the Legislative branch? Article 1
What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch? to make the laws
What is an interest group? a group of people who come together for a common interest or political issue
Collect taxes, Makes Laws Expressed, Concurrent
Declare war, Regulate Trade, Regulate immigration, admit new states, Impeach government officials Expressed Powers
How many steps for a bill to become a law 6 steps
idea, proposed, committee, original house vote, 2nd house vote, President approve or veto How a Bill becomes a law in the federal government
Which amendment to the US Constitution RESERVES powers for the states to make laws? 10th Amendment
The U.S. Constitution established the principle of FEDERALISM which is- the division of power between the federal and state governments
What is the term for STATE POWERS Reserved
Which of the following are examples of POWERS that are given to LOCAL governments in Virginia? educate children with a public school system (ex. CCPS), collect local taxes, protect the public (ex. Chesterfield County Police.)
What meeting would a person attend to hear matters regarding the Local County? Board of Supervisors
What ROLE does the Virginia GOVERNOR have in the state LAWMAKING PROCESS? signing and vetoing bills
Which houses make up Virginia's BICAMERAL legislature Virginia House of Delegates AND Virginia Senate
Which document gives POWER to LOCAL governments in Virginia? The Virginia Constitution
What would the Board of Supervisors debated and voted on? Ordinance
Which "legislator" would you write to if you wanted to petition for harsher penalties for texting and driving in VIRGINIA? State Senator or State Delegate
Which "legislator" would you write to if you wanted to inquire about adding an extended fall break to the Chesterfield County SCHOOL calendar? School Board member
Which "legislator" would you write to if you wanted to ask for Chesterfield County's teen curfew ORDINANCE to be abolished? Board of Supervisors member
What are the RESPONSIBILITIES of the Virginia General Assembly? approve the state budget, decide how taxes will be collected in Virginia, protect the environment (ex. James River, our state parks) in Virginia
What is the term for the POWERS that are not listed in the US Constitution, but are given to the states? Reserved Powers
examples of powers that are given to LOCAL GOVERNMENTS in Virginia? educate children with a public school system (ex. CCPS), protect the public (ex. Chesterfield County Police.), collect local taxes
What ROLE does the Virginia GOVERNOR have in the state LAWMAKING PROCESS? -signing and vetoing bills
Who is the Midlothian District Board of Supervisors member? Mark Miller
Who is the Midlothian District member to the Chesterfield County SCHOOL BOARD?- Katherine Haines
Who is the U.S House Representative from the 1st district of Virginia? Rob Wittman
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