Missing Word
The leader of the House of Representatives is the ___ of the house
Speaker
Term
a period of time something lasts
the most important power of congress is
make laws
each of the 50 states has __ senators who serve a __ year term
2/6
Name of 4 powers of Congress
1.Raise and collect taxes
2.to protect business and consumers
3.defend the nation against enemies
4.decides citizenship requirements.
Congress meets in January each year to begin a
session
Representative
a member of the house of representatives, a person who is given the power to act for others
is an idea for a new law or a change in an old law
bill
the total number of representatives who serve in the house is ___. each serves a __ year term
435/2
Cannot make laws about
marriage
the President may accept or ___ a bill
veto
Economic Depression
a time of low business activity and high unemployment
after a bill is passes by both houses of congress it is sent to
President
the number of reps a state has reflects the states
population
Who admits new states to the United States
Congress
Each senator and representative must serve on at least one ___ during a session
committee
Bill
suggested new law
the president can sign a bill __ a bill or do nothing
veto
the official leader of the senate is the
vice president
congress has the power to ___ war
declare
congress is divided into two parts
House of Representatives / Senate
elastic clause
a part of the Constitution that gives congress power to make laws as needed
permanent__ committees consider certain topics
standing
every new __ must be passed by both houses of congress
law
government has special ___ that care for people who need assistance
programs