Unit 3 Honors Government Review Questions & Answers Already Passed

Unit 3 Honors Government Review Questions & Answers Already Passed Appointing what group is the first major job of the president-elect? - ANSWER The Cabinet What is a government corporation? - ANSWER It is an agency that performs and charges for services usually provided by the private sector like Amtrak What is the purpose of the Executive Office of the President (EOP)? - ANSWER To help the president supervise the federal government. What are the steps for how a bill becomes a law? - ANSWER introduction, committee referral, subcommittee, full committee report, rules committee, full House vote, conference committee, send to president. What is a discharge petition? - ANSWER Forcing a vote on a House bill within an opposing committee. How are departments different from independent agencies? - ANSWER Department heads are part of the president's cabinet, agency heads are not. Who decides who will speak on the floor of the House of Representatives? - ANSWER The Speaker of the House. Why is the role of Senate minority leader important? - ANSWER They represent the opposition in negotiations with t he majority leader