Onsite 2 Government Flashcards

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A Law or set of laws made by the government

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Legislation

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One that makes Laws, especially for a political unit

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Legislator

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3
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Congress

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Divides into 2 institutions. The House and Senate

Legislative branch represents people and makes laws.

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4
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Congressional power ?

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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

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5
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Bills

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Used most often
deal with domestic and foreign issues and programs
Appropriate money to various government agencies and programs.

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6
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Very similar to the bill a little variance when it comes to constitution amendments

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Joint Resolution

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7
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Affects operations in both the house and senate

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Concurrent Resolution

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Affects operations of either house of senate

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Simple Resolution

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