Powers Of Congress Flashcards
1
Q
Initiate money bills
A
House of reps
2
Q
Impeach member of executive or judicial branches
A
House of reps
3
Q
To elect president if electoral college is locked
A
House of reps
4
Q
To ratify treaties negotiated by the president
A
Senate
5
Q
To try cases of impeachment
A
Senate
6
Q
To confirm many appointments to the executive and judicial branches made by the president
A
Senate
7
Q
To elect the VP if the electoral college is locked
A
Senate
8
Q
To pass legislation, including budgets
A
Both
9
Q
To initiate constitutional amendments
A
Both
10
Q
To confirm appointment of VP
A
Both
11
Q
To conduct investigations regarding actions of executive branch
A
Both
12
Q
To declare war
A
Both
13
Q
To amend legislation
A
Both
