Unit 5: Presidency 3

Question 1

Rider

Answer 1

• A provision or amendment that is not likely to pass on it’s own
• If there was a really popular issue, then they can add an unpopular issue to a completely unrelated bill. Because together they are popular enough to get through Congress
• There’s a fish near a sharks mouth that eats all of the nasty stuff, the fish couldn’t survive on it’s own without the shark

Question 2

Bill

Answer 2

• A proposed law applying to either the entire nation or only certain people or places
• Most of the time Bill would say “drugs are illegal” and it will apply to everyone
• If there were to be a bill that said to repaint the statue of liberty. that would only affect New York

Question 3

Joint Resolution

Answer 3

• A proposal that has the force of law when passed. Usually deals with temporary matters and has a set expiration limit - basically a law with a different name
• Has the power of law, but only exists for a certain amount of time
• Ex. COVID Pandemic
• When creating this, Congress needs to say how long it will last for

Question 4

Concurrent Resolution

Answer 4

• A statement of position on an issue. Does not have the power of law or the President’s signature
• Ex. Congress resolves that ice cream is better when it’s cold
• Goes through the House and Senate like a Joint Resolution or a Bill, BUT does not go to the President
• A statement of a position on an issue, it does not and should not affect the people
• Allowing the entire country to know the position that Congress has. This is how we officially FEEL about this topic
• Ex. On the 4th of July the government tells us that they appreciate freedom and that they love America

Question 5

Resolution

Answer 5

• A proposal dealing with only 1 house. Does not have the force of law or the President’s signature
• Like concurrent resolutions, how Congress thinks. EXCEPT, only with the House or Senate
• When Republicans and Democrats are having a difficult time collaborating in the House and Senate separately, they will speak their opinions and let the people know what they want and that they are currently working on a compromise

Question 6

Department of State

Answer 6

Oversees foreign relations

Question 7

Department of Treasury

Answer 7

Collect revenue, manage economy, produce currency

Question 8

Department of Defense

Answer 8

Oversee the military and protect the security of the US

Question 9

Department of Justice

Answer 9

Enforce Laws, prevent and control crime

Question 10

Department of Interior

Answer 10

Protect and promote the nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage

Question 11

Department of Agriculture

Answer 11

Regulate policy on farming, food, and natural resources

Question 12

Department of Commerce

Answer 12

Promote the nation’s economic development, mostly through trade

Question 13

Department of Labor

Answer 13

Protect workers by regulating workplace safety and fairness

Question 14

Department of Health and human services

Answer 14

Protect the health of Americans and provide for those less fortunate

Question 15

Department of Housing and urban development

Answer 15

oversee the housing market to encourage homeownership, community development, and access to affordable housing

Question 16

Department of transportation

Answer 16

regulate the nation’s transportation system

Question 17

Department of energy

Answer 17

regulate energy production to ensure a safe and consistent supply

Question 18

Department of education

Answer 18

oversees the nation’s public schools, primary and secondary

Question 19

Department of veterans’ affairs

Answer 19

provide lifelong assistance to members of the military

Question 20

Department of Homeland security

Answer 20

defend the nation against terrorism and prepare to respond to other disasters