powers of congress--> see also democracy topic

Question 1

what are the 6 concurrent powers of congress

Answer 1

legislation
veto override
propose constitutional amendments
declare war
confirm a new VP
investigation

Question 2

what are the 3 exclusive powers of the HoR

Answer 2

power of the purse
bringing forth charges of impeachment
choosing the president if EC is in deadlock

Question 3

what are the 4 exclusive powers of congress

Answer 3

ratify treaties
confirm presidential appointments to executive and SC
try cases of impeachment
choose the VP if the EC is in deadlock

Question 4

what is a filiibuster

Answer 4

a prolonged speech given on the floor of congress aimed at preventing further action being taken on a bill

Question 5

what is a closure motion

Answer 5

the procedure used to end the filibuster, requiring agreement of 60 senators, except for in the case of presidential appointments which need just 50