C963, WGU C963 - Amendments, C963 WGU American Politics and the US Constitution C963 (ANSWERED) 100% CORRECT

C963, WGU C963 - Amendments, C963 WGU American Politics and the US Constitution C963 (ANSWERED) 100% CORRECT implied power (definition) 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) 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) the powers neither enumerated nor implied but assumed to exist as a direct result of the country's existence Powers of the Legislative Branch 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 oversee branches of government Enumerated Congressional powers 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 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 advice and consent, impeachment, and oversight Congress exercising its power under the Commerce Clause Regulate commerce, set minimum wages, prohibiting discrimination in workforce How a bill becomes a law 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 ?????