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Expressed powers |
These powers are listed in the constitution. Ex currency power taxes and bankruptcy law |
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Implied powers |
Things congress has to do to be able to do their jobs. Elastic clause Congress can make any law that is necessary and proper |
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Easiest way for a bill to become a law |
Bill proposed by a representative Standing committed considers bills The bill is marked up and sent to rules committee Bill is reported to the floor Bill voted on and passes in the house A senate version is written Goes to standing committee Committees edit the bill Approved by senate floor Sent to conference committee Conference report voted on in both houses President signs the bill and it becomes a law. |
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Ways a bill cannot become a law |
The president vetoes it and the Congress cannot override the veto The president pocket vetoes it and if congress is not in session for 10 days the bill dies If they do not like it when it's edited they can pigeon hole it Standing committee can pigeonhole it When compromise goes back for the vote they can kill it |
