CDFM Module 1+|Correct Answers with complete solutions

CDFM Module 1+|Correct Answers with complete solutions Separation of Power What prevents Congress and the President from unilaterally making laws and treaties? Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution What give Congress the authority to make laws? Supreme Court Who reviews the constitution for interpretation of the constitution? Congress (Legislative Branch) Who has the power to raise taxes given in Article 1 of the Constitution? Senate (6 yrs); House (2 yrs) What does the Congress of the US consist of? House of Representative All bills for raising Revenue shall originate where? But the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills. 2/3 and 2/3 To be able to override a presidential veto, the House has to 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? 10 Days If any Bill shall not be returned by the President after it has been presented to him, the Same shall be a law. How many days? Congress Who has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and Excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. 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 Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution allows for what? Article 1, Section 9 No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in the Consequence of Appropriations made by law. Write a Law Once the money officially and legally gets into the Treasury, to be able to use the money, what does Congress have to do? Article 2 Executive Branch Gives executive power to the President to be the Commander in Chief and to execute the laws Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges The President has the power to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint these officials. Name 2? Once year How often does the President give to Congress the State of the Union (Jan/Feb) time frame. President (Executive Branch) Who and what branch is responsibly for faithfully executing the laws enacted by Congress (Legislative Branch)? State Laws The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what? 2 sessions; 1 year duration A new Congress convenes for two years following the November general elections, it consists of how many sessions, and each in what duration? Joint Resolution This may originate either in the House of Representatives or in the Senate. There is little practice difference between a bill and a "Joint Resolution", once agree, it goes to the President for signature. Concurrent Resolution Matters affecting the operation of the House & Senate and both chambers agree, does not go to the President for signature. Simple Resolution Matters concerning the operation of either of the house. Applies to the chamber that created it. Knows as the H.Res & S.Res. Does not go to the President for signature. State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient During the State of The Union, what message is the President giving? Yes, but must be approved by OMB Can an Executive Branch Department pass legislation with the approval of OMB and on Behalf of the president, to a congressional committee or subcommittee Conference Committee (Third Chamber) Who resolves differences between the HR and the Senate? Public Hearing What is usually the first step in the process for consideration by committee? Only deal with matters in disagreement; cannot insert new matter or leave out matter agreed on When a Conference Committee is convened dealing with an amendment, what can the conferees do and not do? "Enrolled" (then sent to the president) The final step after the Conference Committee Resolution after a measure has been passed in identical form by both the House andSenate, it is considered to be what? Line Item Veto What was declared unconstitutional in 1998 with respect to Presidential Veto? The next house has to pass it with a 2/3 vote to become law. If the President Veto a Bill, it is returned to the house of 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? OMB Who is responsible for the 3 phases of the Budget Cycle? Budget Formulation, Congressional Action and Budget Execution What are the 3 Phases of the Budget Cycle? The President Who does the Federal budget belong to? OMB Circular A-11 The Budget Formulation processed is governed by this? Presidential Priorities OMB Circular A-11 sets out the promises of the president 1) OMB Issues guidance; 2) Organization develops draft; 3) Agency submit budget 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 are the six major steps in the budget formulation process laid out in OMB Circular A-11? Additional OMB Duties What organization is responsible for helping the President with spending policy, managing the executive budget, and providing advice an dangles on a broad range of topics?