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CDFM MODULE 1 EXAM 2025 | LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
what prevents congress and the president from unilaterally making laws and
treaties? - correct-answer-separation of power
what give congress the authority to make laws? - correct-answer-article 1, section
8 of the constitution
who reviews the constitution for interpretation of the constitution? - correct-
answer-supreme court
who has the power to raise taxes given in article 1 of the constitution? - correct-
answer-congress (legislative branch)
what does the congress of the us consist of? - correct-answer-senate (6 yrs);
house (2 yrs)
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all bills for raising revenue shall originate where? but the senate may propose or
concur with amendments as on other bills. - correct-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? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-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. - correct-answer-congress
article 1, section 8 of the constitution allows for what? - correct-answer-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
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no money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in the consequence of
appropriations made by law. - correct-answer-article 1, section 9
once the money officially and legally gets into the treasury, to be able to use the
money, what does congress have to do? - correct-answer-write a law
gives executive power to the president to be the commander in chief and to
execute the laws - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-ambassadors &
supreme court judges
how often does the president give to congress the state of the union (jan/feb)
time frame. - correct-answer-once year
who and what branch is responsibly for faithfully executing the laws enacted by
congress (legislative branch)? - correct-answer-president (executive branch)
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the supreme court does not deal in the matter of what? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-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. - correct-answer-joint resolution
matters affecting the operation of the house & senate and both chambers agree,
does not go to the president for signature. - correct-answer-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 - correct-
answer-simple resolution
during the state of the union, what message is the president giving? - correct-
answer-state of union, recommend measures necessary and expedient
CDFM MODULE 1 EXAM 2025 | LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
what prevents congress and the president from unilaterally making laws and
treaties? - correct-answer-separation of power
what give congress the authority to make laws? - correct-answer-article 1, section
8 of the constitution
who reviews the constitution for interpretation of the constitution? - correct-
answer-supreme court
who has the power to raise taxes given in article 1 of the constitution? - correct-
answer-congress (legislative branch)
what does the congress of the us consist of? - correct-answer-senate (6 yrs);
house (2 yrs)
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all bills for raising revenue shall originate where? but the senate may propose or
concur with amendments as on other bills. - correct-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? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-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. - correct-answer-congress
article 1, section 8 of the constitution allows for what? - correct-answer-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
,3|Page
no money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in the consequence of
appropriations made by law. - correct-answer-article 1, section 9
once the money officially and legally gets into the treasury, to be able to use the
money, what does congress have to do? - correct-answer-write a law
gives executive power to the president to be the commander in chief and to
execute the laws - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-ambassadors &
supreme court judges
how often does the president give to congress the state of the union (jan/feb)
time frame. - correct-answer-once year
who and what branch is responsibly for faithfully executing the laws enacted by
congress (legislative branch)? - correct-answer-president (executive branch)
, 4|Page
the supreme court does not deal in the matter of what? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-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. - correct-answer-joint resolution
matters affecting the operation of the house & senate and both chambers agree,
does not go to the president for signature. - correct-answer-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 - correct-
answer-simple resolution
during the state of the union, what message is the president giving? - correct-
answer-state of union, recommend measures necessary and expedient
