United States Medical Licensing Examination /U.S. Constitution Study Guide Part 2
U.S. Constitution Study Guide Part 2
A set of flashcards covering key concepts from Part 2 of a U.S. Constitution study guide, including the legislative process, branches of government, and legal terms.
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The President of the Senate which is the Vice-President
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Who is the leader of the Senate?
The President of the Senate which is the Vice-President
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What role does the Senate play in an impeachment trial?
The Senate acts as the jury.
Where does a Bill go first to become a Law?
It begins either in the Senate or in the House of Representatives.
What kind of Bill can only begin in the House of Representatives?
A bill concerning money or revenue.
After a Bill passes the first House of the Congress, where does it go next?
To the other House.
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If a Bill passes through both Houses of Congress, where does it go next?
To the President.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Who is the leader of the Senate? | The President of the Senate which is the Vice-President |
What role does the Senate play in an impeachment trial? | The Senate acts as the jury. |
Where does a Bill go first to become a Law? | It begins either in the Senate or in the House of Representatives. |
What kind of Bill can only begin in the House of Representatives? | A bill concerning money or revenue. |
After a Bill passes the first House of the Congress, where does it go next? | To the other House. |
If a Bill passes through both Houses of Congress, where does it go next? | To the President. |
What two things can a president do to a Bill? | 1. sign it to make it a Law
2. veto it and send it back to Congress |
How can a vetoed Bill become a law? | Both Houses of Congress must override the veto with a 2/3 vote in each House. |
What are the Powers of Congress? | 1. taxing
2. printing money
3. declaring war |
Define: Habeas Corpus | The right of the accused to see a judge and be told the charges against him/her. |
Define: Ex Post Facto law | You may not be punished for something you'd done before the law was passed against that action. |
What is the 1st Article of the Constitution about? | The Legislative Branch |
What is the 2nd Article of the Constitution about? | The Executive Branch |
What is the 3rd Article of the Constitution about? | The Judicial Branch |
What is the main job of the Executive Branch? | To enforce the laws. |
Who is the Leader of the Executive Branch? | The President |
How long is the term of office for the President? | 4 years |
What are the three requirements to become President? | 1. must be at least 35 years old
2. must be a natural born citizen
3. must be a resident in the U.S. for at least 14 years |
Who elects the President and Vice-President? | The Electoral College |
How many votes does each state have in the Electoral College? | Every state gets two plus however many representatives they have in the House. |