Government Unit 2

Front

What branch gets to write laws, declare war, determine funding and the budget, control trade, and make taxes?

Back

legislative branch

Front

What clause says that Congress has extra power to make sure their constitutional powers are used?

Back

necessary and proper clause

Front

Which part of Congress can approve or reject presidential appointments, like judges or bureaucracy leaders?

Back

Senate

Front

Which part of Congress is allowed to create all tax laws?

Back

House of Representatives

Front

Which part of Congress is elected every 6 years?

Back

Senate

Front

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

Back

Speaker of the House

Front

Who is the leader of the Senate for tiebreakers?

Back

Vice President

Front

What are implied powers?

Back

powers that are not written down in the Constitution

Front

How many Senators are in Congress?

Back

100

Front

Which of the following is a check and balance for the legislative branch (Congress)?
override a president's veto of a bill
impeach president and judges
approve president's spending
all options

Back

all options