Powers of Congress
Congress can override one of these presidential actions with a two-thirds vote
What is a Veto
A vote that needs more than half of the members is called this
What is a majority vote
This elected official serves as second-in-command and takes over if the President cannot serve
Who is the Vice President
This power allows courts to declare whether laws are unconstitutional or not
What is judicial review
The bicameral U.S. Congress is made up of these two parts
What are the House of Representatives and the Senate
These powers are not written in the Constitution but are needed to carry out the ones that are listed
What are implied powers
This person leads the meetings and keeps order in a chamber
Who is the Chair (or Speaker)
As commander in chief, the President is in charge of these U.S. forces
What are the armed forces
This protection ensures that any person convicted of a crime has a fair and unbiased trial
What is due process
This constitutional requirement sets the minimum age for U.S. Senators at
What is 30 years old
This clause, also called the “Elastic Clause,” gives Congress the ability to make laws that necessary to carry out its other powers
What is the Necessary and Proper Clause
This governmental strategy is used to delay or block legislation through an extended debate
What is a filibuster
The President can make these formal agreements with other nations, but the Senate must approve them first
What are treaties
A person found guilty in a lower court asks a higher court to review the decision. This is called
What is an appeal
Congress checking the power of the executive branch is an example of this principle
What is checks and balances
This article and section of the Constitution lists the powers of Congress
What is Article l, Section 8
A group of members that studies bills before the full chamber votes is called this
What is a committee
The President can issue these official orders to direct how the government operates
What are executive orders
This case decided that students do not “shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate.”
What is Tinker v. Des Moines
A bill passed in different versions by the House and Senate is resolved by this type of committee
What is a conference committee
The Supreme Court case that confirmed Congress's implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland
Rules about proper behavior and discipline for members are called these
What are ethics or conduct rules
This group of advisors helps the President make decisions and includes the heads of 15 departments
What is the Cabinet
This case confirmed the Supreme Court’s role as the final interpreter of the Constitution
What is Marbury v. Madison
This non-legislative power allows Congress to investigate executive agencies
What is oversight