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In 1862 congress passed a law allowing any us citizen to claim 160 acres in the west what was this act called?
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A solution passed by both houses of congress is called?
A solution passed by both houses of Congress is called a Joint Resolution.
Why is the US system of government considered a form of self government?
Citizen can veto laws passed by congress.
What is true of the congress under the articles of confederation-?
One thing that is true about the Congress under the Articles of Confederation is that the Congress was mandated to maintain an army and navy.
In 1882 Congress passed a law which in effect stopped immigration from?
In 1882, Congress passed a law which stopped immigration from the country of China. This was called the Immigration Act of 1882.
When the president turns down a bill passed by congress?
This process is called a veto.
How does the federal judicial system promote the constitutional principle of rule of law?
By allowing for appeals of rulings that may have not applied the law correctly. -Apex
What is statements about the interactions of the states under the Articles of Confederation is not true?
Each state had one vote in Congress.
What was a law not passed by congress?
None. This is because to be a "law" it MUST have been passed by congress.,
Why was the kansas Nebraska act passed?
It was passed in the U.S. Congress in 1854. President Franklin Pierce signed the bill into law on May 30, 1854.
The resolution passed by the First Continental Congress was called the?
One of the resolutions passed by the Continental Congress was the First Flag Resolution in 1777 to determine a flag. It was not very specific in the design of the flag so there were many interpretations. It is thought to have been passed by the marine committee to get a naval sign as well as the Continental Congress passed the resolution to determine a united nation flag.
The president can check congress by what power?
This deals with the system of Checks & Balances. The President can "check the authority of Congress" by rejecting a unconstitutional law proposed by Congress. this process is called veto.The President checks Congress when he vetoes a bill that the Congress has passed. Congress can check him if a 2/3 majority votes to override his veto.Also, the President can check Congress by using the media (the "bully pulpit") to set the agenda for Congress. Presidents also tend to have success with Congress proportional to their approval rating with the public. Thus, if a president has a high approval rating, it is likely that Congress will be willing to help him accomplish his goals.
What is it called when a president rejects a bill passed by Congress and sends it back to Congress?
The rejection of a bill is commonly called "vetoing" the bill. "Veto" is Latin for "I forbid".
