Legislative Branch and the Lawmaking Process

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What are the powers of Congress that are specifically listed in the Constitution?

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expressed

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What are the powers of Congress that are used to carry out the specifically listed powers in the Constitution?

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implied

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What is the first step of the lawmaking process in Congress?

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Introduce the bill in either house.

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After the bill is introduced on the floor of either house, what is the next step of the lawmaking process in Congress?

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Work in committees.

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A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives, sent to a committee for study and revision, and debated on and voted for on the House floor. Now what?

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The bill will be sent to the Senate where the process will be repeated.

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What is the final step of the lawmaking process for Congress?

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The bill will be sent to the president to sign or veto.

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Proposed law

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Bill

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Legislature with 2 houses

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Bicameral

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Legislative branch for the national government that contains the House of Representatives and Senate

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Congress

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House in Congress for 435 elected members

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House of Representatives