Cards in this guide (13)
If you wanted to construct a new transcontinental railroad what senate committee would most likely handle your request for congressional aid
The Senate Commerce Committee.
Freedom of religion is what amendment
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom
to practice one's religion without interference from the
government.
May influence members of congress by granting or withholding support of legislation
Which factor does the Supreme Court generally consider especially important when deciding which cases to review
Whether lower courts have issued conflicting rulings in similar cases
Why is gerrymandering a problem for the House of Representatives but not the senate
Senators are elected in statewide elections rather than in
specific districts.
Which organization best completes the diagram showing the structure of the legislative branch of the US government
I answered Senate so you might wanna try that one ;)
What is the purpose of debates in the federal legislative process
To allow supporters and opponents of a bill to state their cases. APEX
Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold
The answer is Speaker of the House
What statement would a Supreme Court justice who believes strongly in judicial restraint most likely agree with
The Supreme Court must be careful not to overstep its constitutional authority when overturning a law.
In the House of Representatives what is the next step in the legislative process immediately after the floor debate takes place
The Rules Committee decides weather the debate can take place.
The bicameral nature of the U.S. federal legislature is responsible for:
The presence of both an upper and lower chamber of Congress
Which statement best describes the role of the speaker of the house of representatives
The speaker leads to the House and sets rules related to its operations
The power of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to
The power of judicial review allows the supreme court to: 1)Overturn an act of Congress that violates the Constitution. ...
2) Can obstruct the supreme court's rulings by refusing to enforce them. ...
3) Can overturn an unconstitutional law passed by Congress.
