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The three types of powers are listed where
The necessary and proper cause
What are the three types of powers
Delegated, enumerated, express
Examples of reserved power is
Regulating trade of the state borders, establishing schools, making marriage or divorce laws
What is reserved power
Powers of the Constitution does not give the national government that belong to state
Concurrent powers:
Power is the national and state government can both exercise
Examples of concurrent powers are
Power to collect taxes, borrow money, and set up chords and prisons
What is a census
A census is acquiring information on a population
How old you have to be to be in the House of Representatives
25
What are the House of Representatives qualifications
At least 25 years old, living this day he/she represents, US citizens for seven years, term length 2 years
The speaker of the house is chosen by who
The floor vote, comes from the majority party
But to Floor leaders do
Where to push his/her parties legislative agenda and keep party members along voting lines with that agenda
The wip is an assistant to
Floor leader
How many of the senators come up for reelection every two years
1/3
What are the qualifications to be in senate
30 years old, live in the state, nine year US citizen, term length six years
Who is the president of the Senate
Vice president of the United States of America
Who is the backup for the president of the Senate when he is too busy?
President pro tempore
What are expressed powers of Congress
Power to tax, Power to borrow money, Commerce power, currency power, bankruptcy power, war Powers
Implied powers of Congress necessary I am in proper for the government to function efficiently. What was covered a wide variety of situations
Elastic clause
What types of committees is there in the legislative
Standing, subcommittees, select or special, joint, conference
What is standing committees
Permanent panel with full legislative functions and oversight responsibilities
Subcommittees:
For them to tackle very specific tasks within the jurisdiction of the full committee
Joint committees
Deal with issues of concern to both houses of Congress
