Chapter 12 Quiz Flashcards
first function of congress
lawmaking function
2nd function congress
representation function
3rd function
service to revise the Constitution and make laws
4th function
reviewing actions of the executive branch
5th function
Public-education
6th function
resolving conflicct
Enumerated powers Congress involving money
Tax, spending, borrowing, and making money
enumerated powers Congress (commerce and trade)
Regulate commerce, foreign trade, and interstate trade.
Enumerated powers Congress (military)
Military, state militias, declaration of war.
Can congress define court structure
yes
Can congress review the executive?
yes
Implied powers
Congress can enact laws that are necessary but not in the constitution.
Inherent powers
essential to a governments function
Unicameral or bicameral
Bicameral
What does the house do
Revenue bills
Makes laws
moves bills to be passed
What does the Senate do
Makes laws
Foreign affairs
Proposing legislation
Congress members?
Mostly white and old and lawyers
Who leads the house?
The speaker of the house
Assisted by the majority leader and whips
Senate
Led by the vice president
Actually led by majority leader
Assisted by whips
