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explain the term general welfare?
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the term General Welfare refers to the needs of all the people of a nation.
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List the 4 powers that help Congress promote the general welfare?
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1 Congress can limit commerce in order to promote the general welfare. 2 Congress also has the power to collect taxes and to borrow money. 3 Congress has the power to decide how the money it collects will be spent. 4 Finally congress has the power of the purse because it has final approval of the governments budget.
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Explain the phrase "power of the purse" when refferring to Congress.
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"Power of the purse" when refferring to Congress means that Congress holds all of the money.
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How does the War Powers Act limit Presidential power?
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The War Powers Act limits Presidential power is limited by Congress having to approve to go to war first.
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Who approves the appointment of judges?
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The Senate approves the appointment of judges.
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What is a writ of habeas corpus?
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A writ of habeas corpus is a paper that orders the police to bring you into court.
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When can the writ of habeas corpus be taken away?
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A habeas corpus can be taken away in times of invasion or civil war.
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