CDFM MODULE 1 EXAM ANSWERS |
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,What does the Congress of the US consist of? Senate (6 yrs); House (2 yrs)
All bills for raising Revenue shall originate where? But the House of Representative
Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other
Bills.
To be able to override a presidential veto, the House has to 2/3 and 2/3
have a majority to pass the bill; and if approved, then goes to
the Senate for a vote to pass the bill. If approved, the Bill
becomes Law. What is the percentage the vote has to pass by
in both the House & Senate?
If any Bill shall not be returned by the President after it has 10 Days
been presented to him, the Same shall be a law. How many
days?
Who has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts Congress
and Excises to pay the debts and provide for the common
defense and general welfare of the United States.
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution allows for what? 1) borrow money on credit 2) regulate commerce; 3) Coin money; 4) Constitute Tribunals;
5) Declare War; 6) Raise and support Armies; 7) provide and maintain Navy; 8) Make
Rules for Government Regulation of land and naval forces; 9) Provide for calling forth
Militia; 10) to make all laws
No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in the Article 1, Section 9
Consequence of Appropriations made by law.
Once the money officially and legally gets into the Treasury, to Write a Law
be able to use the money, what does Congress have to do?
Gives executive power to the President to be the Commander Article 2 Executive Branch
in Chief and to execute the laws
The President has the power to nominate and with the advice Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges
and consent of the Senate, shall appoint these officials. Name
2?
,How often does the President give to Congress the State of Once year
the Union (Jan/Feb) time frame.
Who and what branch is responsibly for faithfully executing President (Executive Branch)
the laws enacted by Congress (Legislative Branch)?
The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what? State Laws
A new Congress convenes for two years following the 2 sessions; 1 year duration
November general elections, it consists of how many sessions,
and each in what duration?
This may originate either in the House of Representatives or in Joint Resolution
the Senate. There is little practice difference between a bill
and a " ", once agree, it goes to the President for signature.
Matters affecting the operation of the House & Senate and Concurrent Resolution
both chambers agree, does not go to the President for
signature.
The House and Senate can each write an matter concerning Simple Resolution
the operation on its own. Applies to the chamber that created
it. Knows as the H.Res & S.Res
During the State of The Union, what message is the President State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient
giving?
Can an Executive Branch Department pass legislation with the Yes, but must be approved by OMB
approval of OMB and on Behalf of the president, to a
congressional committee or subcommittee
Who resolves differences between the HR and the Senate? Conference Committee (Third Chamber)
What is usually the first step in the process for consideration Public Hearing
by committee?
When a Conference Committee is convened dealing with an Only deal with matters in disagreement; cannot insert new matter or leave out matter
amendment, what can the conferees do and not do? agreed on
, The final step after the Conference Committee Resolution "Enrolled" (then sent to the president)
after a measure has been passed in identical form by both the
House andSenate, it is considered to be what?
What was declared unconstitutional in 1998 with respect to Line Item Veto
Presidential Veto?
If the President Veto a Bill, it is returned to the house of The next house has to pass it with a 2/3 vote to become law.
original acting first. If the Bill does not receive 2/3 vote, it is
sustained and the bill fails to become law. If it receives the
required 2/3 vote, an endorsement to the effect is made on
the back of the bill and it is then transmitted, with the
accompany message, the to the second house for its action.
What has to happen for the Bill to become Law?
Who is responsible for the 3 phases of the Budget Cycle? OMB
What are the 3 Phases of the Budget Cycle? Budget Formulation, Congressional Action and Budget Execution
Who does the Federal budget belong to? The President
The Budget Formulation processed is governed by this? OMB Circular A-11
OMB Circular A-11 sets out the promises of the president Presidential Priorities
What are the six major steps in the budget formulation 1) OMB Issues guidance; 2) Organization develops draft; 3) Agency submit budget
process laid out in OMB Circular A-11? estimates to OMB; 4) OMB hold hearings on Agency Budgets; 5) President makes final
decisions on Agency budgets; 6) President transmits the budget to Congress.
What organization is responsible for helping the President Additional OMB Duties
with spending policy, managing the executive budget, and
providing advice an dangles on a broad range of topics?
The President is responsible to transmit the budget of the US 1st Monday in February each year
government to congress NLT when?
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,What does the Congress of the US consist of? Senate (6 yrs); House (2 yrs)
All bills for raising Revenue shall originate where? But the House of Representative
Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other
Bills.
To be able to override a presidential veto, the House has to 2/3 and 2/3
have a majority to pass the bill; and if approved, then goes to
the Senate for a vote to pass the bill. If approved, the Bill
becomes Law. What is the percentage the vote has to pass by
in both the House & Senate?
If any Bill shall not be returned by the President after it has 10 Days
been presented to him, the Same shall be a law. How many
days?
Who has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts Congress
and Excises to pay the debts and provide for the common
defense and general welfare of the United States.
Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution allows for what? 1) borrow money on credit 2) regulate commerce; 3) Coin money; 4) Constitute Tribunals;
5) Declare War; 6) Raise and support Armies; 7) provide and maintain Navy; 8) Make
Rules for Government Regulation of land and naval forces; 9) Provide for calling forth
Militia; 10) to make all laws
No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in the Article 1, Section 9
Consequence of Appropriations made by law.
Once the money officially and legally gets into the Treasury, to Write a Law
be able to use the money, what does Congress have to do?
Gives executive power to the President to be the Commander Article 2 Executive Branch
in Chief and to execute the laws
The President has the power to nominate and with the advice Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges
and consent of the Senate, shall appoint these officials. Name
2?
,How often does the President give to Congress the State of Once year
the Union (Jan/Feb) time frame.
Who and what branch is responsibly for faithfully executing President (Executive Branch)
the laws enacted by Congress (Legislative Branch)?
The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what? State Laws
A new Congress convenes for two years following the 2 sessions; 1 year duration
November general elections, it consists of how many sessions,
and each in what duration?
This may originate either in the House of Representatives or in Joint Resolution
the Senate. There is little practice difference between a bill
and a " ", once agree, it goes to the President for signature.
Matters affecting the operation of the House & Senate and Concurrent Resolution
both chambers agree, does not go to the President for
signature.
The House and Senate can each write an matter concerning Simple Resolution
the operation on its own. Applies to the chamber that created
it. Knows as the H.Res & S.Res
During the State of The Union, what message is the President State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient
giving?
Can an Executive Branch Department pass legislation with the Yes, but must be approved by OMB
approval of OMB and on Behalf of the president, to a
congressional committee or subcommittee
Who resolves differences between the HR and the Senate? Conference Committee (Third Chamber)
What is usually the first step in the process for consideration Public Hearing
by committee?
When a Conference Committee is convened dealing with an Only deal with matters in disagreement; cannot insert new matter or leave out matter
amendment, what can the conferees do and not do? agreed on
, The final step after the Conference Committee Resolution "Enrolled" (then sent to the president)
after a measure has been passed in identical form by both the
House andSenate, it is considered to be what?
What was declared unconstitutional in 1998 with respect to Line Item Veto
Presidential Veto?
If the President Veto a Bill, it is returned to the house of The next house has to pass it with a 2/3 vote to become law.
original acting first. If the Bill does not receive 2/3 vote, it is
sustained and the bill fails to become law. If it receives the
required 2/3 vote, an endorsement to the effect is made on
the back of the bill and it is then transmitted, with the
accompany message, the to the second house for its action.
What has to happen for the Bill to become Law?
Who is responsible for the 3 phases of the Budget Cycle? OMB
What are the 3 Phases of the Budget Cycle? Budget Formulation, Congressional Action and Budget Execution
Who does the Federal budget belong to? The President
The Budget Formulation processed is governed by this? OMB Circular A-11
OMB Circular A-11 sets out the promises of the president Presidential Priorities
What are the six major steps in the budget formulation 1) OMB Issues guidance; 2) Organization develops draft; 3) Agency submit budget
process laid out in OMB Circular A-11? estimates to OMB; 4) OMB hold hearings on Agency Budgets; 5) President makes final
decisions on Agency budgets; 6) President transmits the budget to Congress.
What organization is responsible for helping the President Additional OMB Duties
with spending policy, managing the executive budget, and
providing advice an dangles on a broad range of topics?
The President is responsible to transmit the budget of the US 1st Monday in February each year
government to congress NLT when?
