Thursday, February 23, 2017

Ch. 8 Review Day



2/23/2017
Objective
Ch. 8 Legislative Branch
Review Day!
Resources to Understand Lesson
 



 
Answers to the Review Sheet:
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. A
 
8 Points to Review:
1. Who may introduce a bill in Congress?
Senator or HOR
2. What check can the executive branch place on Congress?
Veto a bill
3. Who is the most powerful member of the House?
Speaker of the House
4. If the President fails to take action on a bill that has been passed just before the end of a congressional session, the bill...
is vetoed by pocket veto
5. Who usually acts as the Senate's presiding officer?
the president pro tempore
6. Which committee is made up of Senate and HOR?
a joint committee
7. What is a filibuster?
Use of long speeches to prevent a vote on a bill
8. Which ends the debate on a bill?
Cloture.
 
Essay Questions: Select only ONE for the test
 GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH TO HELP WHEN STUDYING:
Tonight's homework
Study for Test Ch. 8 Legislative Branch
TOMORROW!
No workbook check tomorrow.