| A B | impeach To bring formal charges against a public official, the House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach civil officers of the United States | acquit Find not guilty or a charge | perjury The act of lying under oath | censure Issue a formal condemnation |
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Are formal charges against a public official?
impeach
verb to bring formal charges of wrongdoing against a public official (such as the U.S.
What is a formal charge brought against an elected official?
An impeachment
is a formal charge of criminality raised against an elected official in the first step to remove them from office.
What are formal charges of wrongdoing against a government official called?
The formal charges are called
articles of impeachment
. If the House votes in favor of impeachment, the Senate then conducts an impeachment trial. In order for the person to be found guilty, two-thirds of the Senate must vote in favor of conviction.
What is a charge levied by the government on persons or property to raise money to meet public needs?
A tax
is a charge levied by government on persons or property to meet public needs. Article I, Section 8, Clause 2 gives Congress the power “[t]o borrow Money on the credit of the United States.”
Who brings the formal charges in impeachment?
The House brings impeachment charges against federal officials as part of its oversight and investigatory responsibilities. Individual Members of the House can introduce impeachment resolutions like ordinary bills, or the House could initiate proceedings by passing a resolution authorizing an inquiry.
What level of government technically has the power to regulate bankruptcies?
What level of government technically has the power to regulate bankruptcies? Clause 4.
The Congress
shall have Power * * * To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States.
What are the formal duties assigned to the vice president by the Constitution?
Other than to succeed to the presidency upon the death or resignation of a president, a vice president's only constitutional duty is
to preside over the Senate
. Vice presidents cannot vote in the Senate, except to break a tie, nor may they formally address the Senate, except with the senators' permission.
What is a proposed law presented to the House or Senate for consideration?
BILL
: Draft of a proposed law presented to the legislature for consideration.
The power of Congress to regulate employment conditions under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, is derived mainly from
the Commerce Clause of the Constitution
. (Sec. 2(b), Public Law 91-596; U.S. Constitution, Art.
What is a formal charge in law?
A formal accusation of criminal activity
. The prosecuting attorney decides on the charges, after reviewing police reports, witness statements, and any other evidence of wrongdoing. Formal charges are announced at an arrested person's arraignment.
Which type of law regulates interactions between individuals?
Public law
is the part of law that governs relations between legal persons and a government, between different institutions within a state, between different branches of governments, and relationships between persons that are of direct concern to society.
| A B | It is the exclusive right of an author to reproduce, publish and sell his/her creative work? Copyright | Grants a person the sole right to manufacture, use, or sell its product? Patent | The inherent power to take private property for public use is called? Eminent Domain |
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When money is charged by the government on persons and property What is it called?
California Law on Eminent Domain
:
California eminent domain laws can be found in Title 7 of Code of Civil Procedure. Eminent domain is the power of local, state or federal government agencies to take private property for public use so long as the government pays just compensation.
Which branch can raise taxes?
The Congress
shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States… Article I, Section. 8.
Is a charge levied by the government to raise revenue?
Indirect taxes
are commonly used and imposed by the government in order to generate revenue. They are essentially fees that are levied equally upon taxpayers, no matter their income, so rich or poor, everyone has to pay them.
