Component 3- US Congress Flashcards
1
Q
What are the unique powers of the House?
A
- Power of the Purse
- To bring charges of impeachment
- To choose the president if the electoral college is deadlocked
2
Q
What are the unique powers of the Senate?
A
- To ratify treaties
- To confirm appointments
- To try cases of impeachment
- To choose the president if the electoral college is deadlocked
3
Q
What are the concurrent powers?
A
Concurrent powers- powers shared by both chambers
- To create legislation
- To override the president’s veto
- To propose constitutional amendments
- To declare war
- To confirm a new vice president
- Investigation
