CDFM MODULE 1 EXAM 2026-2027 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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?
2/3 and 2/3
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?
10 Days
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.
Congress
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
,Once the money officially and legally gets into the Treasury, to be able to use the
money, what does Congress have to do?
Write a Law
Gives executive power to the President to be the Commander in Chief and to
execute the laws
Article 2 Executive Branch
The President has the power to nominate and with the advice and consent of the
Senate, shall appoint these officials. Name 2?
Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges
How often does the President give to Congress the State of the Union (Jan/Feb)
time frame.
Once year
Who and what branch is responsibly for faithfully executing the laws enacted by
Congress (Legislative Branch)?
President (Executive Branch)
The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what?
State Laws
,A new Congress convenes for two years following the November general
elections, it consists of how many sessions, and each in what duration?
2 sessions; 1 year duration
This may originate either in the House of Representatives or in the Senate. There is
little practice difference between a bill and a " ", once agree, it goes to the
President for signature.
Joint Resolution
What prevents Congress and the President from unilaterally making laws and
treaties?
Separation of Power
Matters affecting the operation of the House & Senate and both chambers agree,
does not go to the President for signature.
Concurrent Resolution
The House and Senate can each write an matter concerning the operation on its
own. Applies to the chamber that created it. Knows as the H.Res & S.Res
Simple Resolution
, During the State of The Union, what message is the President giving?
State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient
Can an Executive Branch Department pass legislation with the approval of OMB
and on Behalf of the president, to a congressional committee or subcommittee
Yes, but must be approved by OMB
Who resolves differences between the HR and the Senate?
Conference Committee (Third Chamber)
What is usually the first step in the process for consideration by committee?
Public Hearing
When a Conference Committee is convened dealing with an amendment, what can
the conferees do and not do?
Only deal with matters in disagreement; cannot insert new matter or leave out
matter agreed on
What was declared unconstitutional in 1998 with respect to Presidential Veto?
Line Item Veto
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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?
2/3 and 2/3
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?
10 Days
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.
Congress
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
,Once the money officially and legally gets into the Treasury, to be able to use the
money, what does Congress have to do?
Write a Law
Gives executive power to the President to be the Commander in Chief and to
execute the laws
Article 2 Executive Branch
The President has the power to nominate and with the advice and consent of the
Senate, shall appoint these officials. Name 2?
Ambassadors & Supreme Court Judges
How often does the President give to Congress the State of the Union (Jan/Feb)
time frame.
Once year
Who and what branch is responsibly for faithfully executing the laws enacted by
Congress (Legislative Branch)?
President (Executive Branch)
The Supreme Court does not deal in the matter of what?
State Laws
,A new Congress convenes for two years following the November general
elections, it consists of how many sessions, and each in what duration?
2 sessions; 1 year duration
This may originate either in the House of Representatives or in the Senate. There is
little practice difference between a bill and a " ", once agree, it goes to the
President for signature.
Joint Resolution
What prevents Congress and the President from unilaterally making laws and
treaties?
Separation of Power
Matters affecting the operation of the House & Senate and both chambers agree,
does not go to the President for signature.
Concurrent Resolution
The House and Senate can each write an matter concerning the operation on its
own. Applies to the chamber that created it. Knows as the H.Res & S.Res
Simple Resolution
, During the State of The Union, what message is the President giving?
State of Union, recommend measures necessary and expedient
Can an Executive Branch Department pass legislation with the approval of OMB
and on Behalf of the president, to a congressional committee or subcommittee
Yes, but must be approved by OMB
Who resolves differences between the HR and the Senate?
Conference Committee (Third Chamber)
What is usually the first step in the process for consideration by committee?
Public Hearing
When a Conference Committee is convened dealing with an amendment, what can
the conferees do and not do?
Only deal with matters in disagreement; cannot insert new matter or leave out
matter agreed on
What was declared unconstitutional in 1998 with respect to Presidential Veto?
Line Item Veto
