Onsite 2 Government Flashcards
A Law or set of laws made by the government
Legislation
One that makes Laws, especially for a political unit
Legislator
Congress
Divides into 2 institutions. The House and Senate
Legislative branch represents people and makes laws.
Congressional power ?
make laws
declare war
raise and provide public money and oversees it proper expenditure
Impeach and try federal officers
Approve presidential appointments
Approve treaties negotiated by the executive branch
oversight and investigations
Bills
Used most often
deal with domestic and foreign issues and programs
Appropriate money to various government agencies and programs.
Very similar to the bill a little variance when it comes to constitution amendments
Joint Resolution
Affects operations in both the house and senate
Concurrent Resolution
Affects operations of either house of senate
Simple Resolution