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implied power (definition)—ANSWER--the powers not specifically detailed in the U.S.
Constitution but inferred as necessary to achieve the objectives of the national government.
enumerated powers (definition)—ANSWER--The powers given explicitly to the federal
government by the Constitution (Article I, Section 8); power to regulate interstate and
foreign commerce, raise and support armies, declare war, coin money, and conduct foreign
affairs.
inherent powers (definition)—ANSWER--the powers neither enumerated nor implied but
assumed to exist as a direct result of the country's existence
Powers of the Legislative Branch—ANSWER--tax citizens, set the budget, regulate commerce,
declare war, provide advice and consent on appointments, impeach individuals, oversee the
powers of the judicial and executive branches
Implied Congressional powers—ANSWER--oversee branches of government
Enumerated Congressional powers—ANSWER--the power to levy and collect taxes, declare
war, raise an army and navy, coin money, borrow money, regulate commerce among the
states and with foreign nations, establish federal courts and bankruptcy rules, establish rules
for immigration and naturalization, and issue patents and copyrights
, Inherited Congressional Powers—ANSWER--the power to control borders of the state, the
power to expand the territory of the state, and the power to defend itself from internal
revolution or coups
Ways the legislative branch engages in checks and balances with other branches—ANSWER--
advice and consent, impeachment, and oversight
Congress exercising its power under the Commerce Clause—ANSWER--Regulate commerce,
set minimum wages, prohibiting discrimination in workforce
How a bill becomes a law—ANSWER--1) The bill is introduced and given to the appropriate
standing committee.
2) The bill is sent to the Rules Committee.
3) The bill is debated in the House of Representatives and Senate with the possibility of a
filibuster in the Senate.
4) The bill is voted upon by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
5) The bill is sent to the conference committee to form one unified bill.
6) The unified bill is sent back to the House of Representatives and Senate to be voted upon.
7) The bill goes to the president for signature or veto. If vetoed, Congress has the ability to
override the veto.
legislation process—ANSWER--?????
standing committee—ANSWER--permanent committees that exist from session to session
for the purpose of researching, writing, and introducing proposed pieces of legislation
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Latest Already Graded A+
implied power (definition)—ANSWER--the powers not specifically detailed in the U.S.
Constitution but inferred as necessary to achieve the objectives of the national government.
enumerated powers (definition)—ANSWER--The powers given explicitly to the federal
government by the Constitution (Article I, Section 8); power to regulate interstate and
foreign commerce, raise and support armies, declare war, coin money, and conduct foreign
affairs.
inherent powers (definition)—ANSWER--the powers neither enumerated nor implied but
assumed to exist as a direct result of the country's existence
Powers of the Legislative Branch—ANSWER--tax citizens, set the budget, regulate commerce,
declare war, provide advice and consent on appointments, impeach individuals, oversee the
powers of the judicial and executive branches
Implied Congressional powers—ANSWER--oversee branches of government
Enumerated Congressional powers—ANSWER--the power to levy and collect taxes, declare
war, raise an army and navy, coin money, borrow money, regulate commerce among the
states and with foreign nations, establish federal courts and bankruptcy rules, establish rules
for immigration and naturalization, and issue patents and copyrights
, Inherited Congressional Powers—ANSWER--the power to control borders of the state, the
power to expand the territory of the state, and the power to defend itself from internal
revolution or coups
Ways the legislative branch engages in checks and balances with other branches—ANSWER--
advice and consent, impeachment, and oversight
Congress exercising its power under the Commerce Clause—ANSWER--Regulate commerce,
set minimum wages, prohibiting discrimination in workforce
How a bill becomes a law—ANSWER--1) The bill is introduced and given to the appropriate
standing committee.
2) The bill is sent to the Rules Committee.
3) The bill is debated in the House of Representatives and Senate with the possibility of a
filibuster in the Senate.
4) The bill is voted upon by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
5) The bill is sent to the conference committee to form one unified bill.
6) The unified bill is sent back to the House of Representatives and Senate to be voted upon.
7) The bill goes to the president for signature or veto. If vetoed, Congress has the ability to
override the veto.
legislation process—ANSWER--?????
standing committee—ANSWER--permanent committees that exist from session to session
for the purpose of researching, writing, and introducing proposed pieces of legislation
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
