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Legislative branch
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. part of government that is responsible for writing the laws . Congress (House of Representatives & Senate) |
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Legislative Powers |
. Expressed: Specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States . Implied: Not written, but used to carry out expressed powers |
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expressed or enumerated powers of the federal legislative branch
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. Makes the laws of the nation . Approves the annual budget . Confirms presidential appointments . Raises revenue through taxes and other levies . Declares war . Regulates interstate and foreign trade |
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bicameral
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legislature consisting of two houses
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US Senate
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. "upper house" . 2 members from each state (100 Senators) . President Pro Tempore (when vice president is not present) is presiding officer |
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US House of Representatives
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. "lower house" . # determined by state's population (435 Representatives) . Speaker of the House is presiding officer |
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lawmaking process
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. Elected officials write laws and take actions in response to problems or issues . Introducing a bill by a Senator or Representative . Work in committees . Debating the bill on the floor of each house . Vote by both houses . Signed into law by President |
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legislative checks judicial
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. approves federal judges . impeaches federal judges |
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legislative checks executive
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. overrides vetoes . impeaches president . approves budget . approves appointments (Senate) . approves treaties (Senate) |
