CDFM MODULE 1 Questions and Correct Answers

CDFM MODULE 1 Questions and Correct Answers What prevents Congress and the President from unilaterally making laws and treaties? -Answer- Separation of Power What give Congress the authority to make laws? -Answer- Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution Who reviews the constitution for interpretation of the constitution? -Answer- Supreme Court Who has the power to raise taxes given in Article 1 of the Constitution? -Answer- Congress (Legislative Branch) What does the Congress of the US consist of? -Answer- Senate (6 yrs); House (2 yrs) All bills for raising Revenue shall originate where? But the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills. -Answer- House of Representative 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? -Answer- 2/3 and 2/3