National Legislative Branch

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Bicameral

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two houses

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The two houses of Congress are

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Senate and House of Representatives

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All of the following are powers of the legislative branch EXCEPT: prepares the annual budget, declares war, regulates foreign and domestic trade, confirms presidential appointments.

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prepares the annual budget

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The House of Representatives has _____ members.

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435

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The U.S. Senate has _____ members.

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100

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Powers listed in the U.S. Constitution are known as

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expressed powers

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Powers used to carry out expressed powers which are NOT listed in the U.S. Constitution are known as

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implied powers

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Why do elected officials in Congress write laws and take action?

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In response to problems or issues

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All of the following are powers of the legislative branch EXCEPT: makes laws, approves the annual budget, oversees executive agencies and departments, raises money through taxes.

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oversees executive agencies and departments

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What is the correct order of the lawmaking process?

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Introduce in either house, working in committees, debating and voting in both houses, send to the president to sign