Question

the legislative branch
matching (3 points each) in the space provided, write the letter of the term that matches each description. there are two extra terms on the list.

1. limit on debate in the senate

a. filibuster

1. occurs when state legislators draw district lines favoring a particular political party, politician, or group of people

b. appropriation bill

1. majority of members

c. act
d. censure

1. method of delay by making lengthy speeches

e. quorum
f. ex post facto

1. approves the spending of money

g. veto

1. law

h. cloture
i. impeachment

1. presidential refusal to sign a bill

j. whip

1. formal disapproval of a congressmembers actions

k. elastic clause

1. allows congress to stretch delegated powers to cover other areas

l. gerrymandering

1. assists floor leader in congress

understanding ideas (3 points each) for each of the following, place the letter of the best choice in the space provided.

1. a bill becomes a law
2. the president pro tempore

a. once it is approved by congress.
a. presides over the senate in the absence of the vice president.
b. once it is approved by house quorum.
b. is by custom the longest - serving member of the senate majority party.
c. once the president signs it.
c. is elected by members of the senate.
d. only if a majority of united states citizens vote in favor of it.
d. all of the above

Explanation:

1. Cloture is the procedure to end debate in the Senate.
2. Gerrymandering is when state legislators draw district - lines to favor a particular group.
3. Quorum refers to the majority of members required to conduct business.
4. Filibuster is a method of delay by making long speeches.
5. Appropriation bill approves the spending of money.
6. An act is a law.
7. Veto is the presidential refusal to sign a bill.
8. Censure is the formal disapproval of a congressmember's actions.
9. Elastic clause allows Congress to stretch delegated powers.
10. Whip assists the floor leader in Congress.

For the understanding ideas:

1. A bill becomes a law once the president signs it.
2. The president pro tempore presides over the Senate in the absence of the vice - president.

Answer:

Matching:

1. h
2. l
3. e
4. a
5. b
6. c
7. g
8. d
9. k
10. j

Understanding Ideas:

1. c
2. a