CDFM Module 1

*How many branches of Government did the Constitution establish? - Answer Three - Legislative Branch (Article I), Executive Branch (Article II), and Judicial Branch (Article III) *What was the predecessor to the Constitution? - Answer Articles of Confederation *Where are all Federal-level laws enacted? - Answer Congress *In which article of the Constitution is the power to raise taxes found? - Answer Article I *What occurs when Congress is not in session and the President does not sign a properly-presented, enrolled bill within 10 days? - Answer Pocket Veto *How frequently does Congress review the DoD budget request? - Answer Annually *Approximately what percent of total federal spending is discretionary spending? - Answer Thirty percent (30%) *Which branch of Government implements laws? - Answer Executive Branch *Which branch of Government is authorized to raise taxes and borrow money? - Answer Legislative Branch (Congress) *Which committee attempts to resolve differences between the House and Senate version of a bill? - Answer Conference Committee, sometimes referred to as "the Third Chamber"