Powers of Congress
What power protects an author's original work and characters?
Copyright
Which chamber gives approves presidential appointments?
The rejection of a Bill by the president
Veto
Congress has the power take private property for public use
Eminent Domain
The Power to regulate trade between states and countries
Commerce Power
Stalling to prevent a bill from being voted on
Fillibuster
How much of congress is needed to override a veto?
2/3 of Both chambers
Thomas Jefferson believed in a weaker...
Federal Government
Not directly said in the constitution
Implied Powers
Bringing charges against an elected official
Impeachment
True or False: Congress has the power to make laws for Washington D.C.
True
Before a vote in either chamber a bill must be researched in ______________
committees
Name a way Congress can "Raise an army"
Draft, recruitment, building weapons, etc.
This chamber holds a trial during an impeachment
Senate
True or False: A new bill can only be introduced in the Senate
False
The process of an immigrant becoming a citizen
Naturalization Powers
Which power allows congress to "pay off the debt?"
Power to Tax
This chambers chooses the president if there is a TIE in the electoral college
House of Representatives
When a president ignores a bill sent by congress, it is considered a...
Pocket Veto
Who are the 2 senators who represent Pennsylvania?
John Fetterman and Dave McCormick