Legislative Branch

Question 1

What is federalism

Answer 1

The relationship of state governments to the national government in the federal system

Question 2

Which is more supreme, national or state government

Answer 2

National

Question 3

What are the primary responsibilities of the national government

Answer 3

Foreign-policy, regulate commerce, and provide for the common defense

Question 4

What are the primary responsibilities of the state government

Answer 4

Promote public health, safety, and welfare

Question 5

What is the legislative branch in Virginia

Answer 5

The general assembly which is a bicameral legislature with the house of delegates and the Virginia senate

Question 6

What are expressed powers

Answer 6

Power specifically listed in the constitution

Question 7

What are implied powers

Answer 7

Powers used to carry out expressed powers

Question 8

How does congress make laws

Answer 8

Introducing a bill by senator or representative
Working on committees
Debating the bill on the floor of each house
Voting on the bill in each house
Sending the bill to the president to sign into law

Question 9

What does the legislative branch do

Answer 9

Makes the laws of the nation
Approves the annual budget
Confirms presidential appointments
Raises revenue through taxes and other Levies 
Regulate interstate and foreign trade
Declares war

Question 10

What does congress do to check on the other branches

Answer 10

Override a presidential vetoes
Impeached and convicted a president
Confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges or justices
Impeach and convict judges/justices