Chapter 6 Flashcards
most congressional powers are located in which article and section of the constitution?
the eighth
the power of congress to make any law on any topics is limited by which amendment?
the 10th amendment
which type of powers are not specifically granted
implied powers
who may introduce a bill in congress?
any member of congress
who may come up with an idea for a new law?
anyone
the belief that congress should only exercise expressed powers and those implied powers which are absolutely necessary
strict constructionist
what is one of the four actions the president may take when presented with a bill?
veto
can sign the bill
congress has granted powers in writing
expressed
explain the idea of “liberal construction”
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during impeachment, which housse of congress conducts the trial, and convicts by a 2/3 vote?
senate
during impeachment, which house of congress votes ,by a majority
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what is a filibuster?
member of congress gives a long speech in order to not allow a decision to be made
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what type of powers belong to a government by necessity or custom as a sovereign national government?
inherent
describe “floor action” in the senate
unlimited discussion
which house of congress must all tax measures originate?
house of rep
explain the idea of “strict construction”
congress only uses those expressed or needed powers
which house of congress must approve treaties made by the prez with a 2/3 vote before they go into effect?
the senate
what can you find in article 1 section 8 in the constitution?
the legislative powers of congress?
define filibuster
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what structure does congress use to divide their workload and bring subject matter expertise to the legislative process
committees
what are implied powers?
necessary and proper, but not specifically written out
what does the 10th amendment do to congress’ ability to make laws on any subject?
restricts the power of congress to do whatever they want to. can only do what’s delegated to them
who confirms presidential appointments of judges and other civil officers?
the senate
by what vote does the house of representatives impeach someone?
majority
in which house of congress is floor action unlimited requiring unanimous consent to end?
senate
by what vote does the senate convict someone in an impeachment?
2/3
what is the role of the senate in the impeachment process?
senate requires 2/3 to continue
name one of the way a filibuster can be ended
if the person who is conducting the filibuster is unable to continue
3/4 vote, cloture
compromise
which house of congress must approve of a bill before it can go to the presidential for signing into law?
both houses
describe floor action in the house of reps
rigid and limited in time and topic
what is the role of the house of reps in the impeachment process?
the house makes the accusation
how does congress override a veto by the president?
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in which house of congress can the filibuster be used?
senate
what are inherent powers?
powers that are necessity and custom
why does congress use committees?
dividess up work and
