Politics of the United States Questions
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In criminal trial the government is the _____ and is referred to as the _____
what decided that most violent crimes are tried in state courts, unless they are on federal property
what is the first stop for a bill in the house of reps?
right mentioned specifically in the body of the Constitution
rights not specifically mentioned in the body of the constitutionprotected by this
questioning if something goes wrong procedurally
Which ONE of the following powers and responsibilities does NOT belong to the legislative branch?
Congress, whose main purpose is to make laws, is made up of which of the following?
The times, places, and manner of electing senators and representatives shall be determined by which of the following?
All bills for raising revenue shall originate in which of the following?
The states need the consent of Congress EXCEPT to do which ONE of the following?
After each legislative election, the party that wins the most representatives is designated the _____ party in each house, and the other party is called the _____.
Impeachment power, or the authority to charge the president and other "civil officers" with wrongdoing, is given to the which of the following?
Which of the following committees are created to reconcile a bill when the House and the Senate write different versions of it?
Every bill that passes the House of Representatives and the Senate has to be presented to the President of the United States before it becomes a law. If the President does not sign the bill, which of the following is an option for it to become a law?
There are several required qualifications to become a member of the House of Representatives EXCEPT for which ONE of the following?
Which of the following is NOT a constitutional power granted to Congress?
True or False: States can give more protection than federal, but can never give less - federal is the floor
A member from a _____ , where his or her reelection is not in jeopardy, and who wants to be a leader in Congress may want to be named to a powerful committee where they are more likely to come into contact with current leaders and even gain some media attention.
Which of the following are semi-formal groups within Congress organized around particular identity or interest?