Civil Government for Common Schools by Henry C. Northam
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V. To elect a temporary president when the Lieutenant-Governor
shall not attend as president, or shall be called to act as Governor. Q. How many members must be present in each house to do business? A. A majority, which is called a quorum. BILLS. Q. Where may bills originate? A. Any bill may originate in either house of the Legislature. Q. What is the difference between the Legislature of this state and Congress in this respect? A. In Congress all bills for raising revenues MUST originate in the House of Representatives. Q. What may either house do with bills originating in the other house? A. Amend them; but both houses must agree to the amendment or amendments, before they can become a law. Q. What is required in order that a bill may become a law? I. The assent of a majority of all the members elected to each branch of the Legislature, together with the approval of the |
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