4.6 Questions quizlet
Analyze Information Congress is notoriously slow at acting on most legislation in each session. Consider the first steps in making a law. Which step would you eliminate to speed up the process? Why?
The step isn't necessarily required because when someone submits any bill, it may not be constitutional. Committees or the President have the power to not sign off on it.
Generate Explanations How does an omnibus measure help streamline the traditional legislative process?
They're used in order to pass controversial amendments. They appropriate money to help the legislative process operate and make policy in some areas.
Sequence Events You are a member of Congress who has agreed to sponsor legislation to publicly recognize the bravery of soldiers who served in Iraq. Name two of the steps that you will take to move this legislation forward
To ensure that I greet and inform the members of the house and why it would be important for this bill to be passed and become a law. You have to submit it to the committee that is responsible for regulating all bills, and have the committee give approval for it.
Why is the Congressional Record "not quite a word-for-word account" of the proceedings in the House or Senate? Why might a member of Congress want to make changes to the Record before it is published?
When a bill enters the Journal, 5 days are given to adjust, construct, or enforce that bill so that it can be Constitutional and represent the U.S. Through the Congressional Record, it is not really word for word. There are constant changes and debates being given over bills all the time. Some will agree whether it is Constitutional or ready to pass or not.
Draw Conclusions How does the Committee of the Whole help the House of Representatives manage debates?
Members of the committee begin to talk about future amendments that they might have to offer. When both parties begin the debate, they help each other consider what types of bills or resolutions they might have in mind.
Analyze Information Do unanimous consent agreements ensure that every bill gets a thorough hearing in the Senate? Why or why not?
No, they don't. Because in the Senate, they don't ensure that every bill might need a fully thorough hearing.They are only used to start expediting incoming procedures from the Senate to pass some rules that might need debates or other kinds of long processing steps.
Apply Concepts How do committees and subcommittees help keep the legislative process running smoothly? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Because each legislative or bills will have different committees working on different types, which aids Congress in going through the bills at a much quicker pace.
Analyze Information Why are quorum calls and record votes important in House voting procedures?
Because it is to make sure that the members of House and Congress are there to judge and see if the bill is constitutional and suitable to get to the next step of becoming a bill and law or not. Therefore, this process is important because it is to make sure it is fair and equal for the country if the bill becomes the law.
Explain Why is a bill that is approved by one chamber of Congress likely to be approved by the other without change?
Because sometimes the other chamber of Congress may sometimes be thinking of passing a bill that's similar. If both chambers are thinking of similar bills, they must work out the differences between them. Then, finally approve it. If they both don't approve, the bill will die.
Hypothesize If the legislature best represents the voice of the people, why does the Constitution require the President to act on bills and resolutions passed by Congress?
Because the President has the right to make sure that there is a fair system of checks and balances among all government branches.
Draw Inferences In a vote on a national emergency, why are members of Congress held more accountable for an unpopular decision than the President, who is also elected by citizens?
Because the people of Congress are responsible for representing the entire people of the U.S. They decide what is Constitutional or unconstitutional, what is right or wrong, how much order and peace there is in our society, and our actions to respond to crises and other catastrophes.
A spending bill in 2011 attracted a rider that would repeal energy efficiency standards for light bulbs and another to reinstate travel restrictions from the United States to Cuba. Why were these riders tied to a spending bill? Do you think Congress should change its rules to prevent riders? Why or why not?
Because they need to be tied into a bill so that they can maintain the section and not disturb the circumstances of another asset that comes along with it, when they interfere with another bill , the legislatives will maintain higher cause to not pass the bill. Yes, because preventing the number of riders means more primary engaging in legislation.
Cite Evidence Why is a conference committee considered a "most strategic step" in the passage of a bill?
Because they're the key to keep the peace and cooperation between two chambers, they also help fix problems, and assist in finishing up the final edition of a bill before it's passed for approval.
Check Understanding Each session of Congress considers many different types of legislation. Choose how to classify each of the issues below by using the following list: public bill, private bill, joint resolution, concurrent resolution, and simple resolution.
Check Understanding Each session of Congress considers many different types of legislation. Choose how to classify each of the issues below by using the following list: public bill, private bill, joint resolution, concurrent resolution, and simple resolution.
Generate Explanations Why are committees sometimes called "little legislatures"? Consider the responsibilities of a committee chairperson in your answer.
Committees are sometimes considered little legislatures because of the amount of influence they have. They do a lot of the legislative work in Congress which means they have a lot of power in deciding what bills get looked at and shaping the laws that are passed.
Evaluate Arguments The Rules Committee "plays a critical role in the legislative process." Do you think this committee has too much power? Why or why not?
I don't think so, because they're roles to shape the legislative agenda are able to shape order and give morals to the Constitution.
Make Decisions You are part of a special committee to streamline procedures in the House of Representatives. Your first task is to reorganize the calendar for scheduling floor debates. Describe one major change you would make and explain how it would streamline the legislative process.
I would most likely change the amount of time given to the floor debates. This is because it gives more time to think about legislation and bills more thoroughly. As well as gives the members more time to process whether or not they truly believe a bill is constitutional or not.
Draw Conclusions What happens when a President takes no action on a bill instead of signing or vetoing it? Why might a President want to do this?
If the President decides to not act on a bill, it has the ability to become law without his signature. That is unless Congress decides to adjourn within 10 days before the bill gets passed. A president may want to do this because he/she wants nothing to do with it. They may not agree entirely with the bill and may think it's unconstitutional under some circumstances.
Apply Concepts If you are the sponsor of a bill, what can you do to keep it from being pigeonholed?
If you want a bill to not be pigeonholed, you may use a type of "discharge" petition to remove the bill from being pigeonholed. However, in order to get that petition approved, you need to get a good majority of the party members approval/signature.
Check Understanding How does a filibuster protect the minority party?
It protects the minority party by giving them the power and right to prevent any type of bill from finishing its debate and being only put for a vote by the members. It lets the members stop legislation even without any majority vote.
