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What is the main purpose of the Legislative branch?
To create laws
What is the term called for powers that are listed in the U.S. Constitution?
Delegated or enumerated powers
What is the term called for powers Congress has, but are not specifically listed in the Constitution?
Implied powers
What are the two parts/chambers of Congress called?
House of Representatives & the Senate
Which branch of government can declare war?
Legislative branch
Which part of our bicameral Congress was created to be more representative of states with larger populations?
House of Representatives
Who breaks a tied vote in the Senate?
The Vice President
What can Congress do if they believe a government official has committed some form of wrongdoing?
Impeach them
Which chamber of Congress has the power to start the impeachment process by accusing a government official of a crime?
House of Representatives
What are some examples of enumerated powers of Congress?
Declare war
Coin money
Control interstate commerce
Raising an army & navy
Collect taxes & control budget
Regulate naturalization
Create post office
Coin money
Control interstate commerce
Raising an army & navy
Collect taxes & control budget
Regulate naturalization
Create post office
What are some examples of implied powers of Congress?
Create laws about immigration
Start a draft
punish those who avoid paying taxes
establish minimum wage
Start a draft
punish those who avoid paying taxes
establish minimum wage
What is the Executive branch's main role?
Enforce laws
Who negotiates (discusses) treaties with foreign countries and deals with foreign policy?
The President
Who does the President need approval from before the United States can enter into a treaty with a foreign country?
The Senate
How does the president's cabinet (his advisors) get their jobs?
Appointed by president and then confirmed by the Senate