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The Continental Congress exercised what two powers?
From its one chamber the legislature of the Second Continental Congress exercised both legislative and executive powers. Therefore, it is known as a unicameral legislature.
What are two expressed powers of the Congress?
Congress can declare war (senate) and ratify treaties.
What do the powers of oversight confirmation impeachment ratification override and amendment have in common?
they help congress check the powers of the other two branches
Can the congress overpower the president?
Yes, they can with enough votes they can override a veto. The Constitution established the principle of federalism, a dividing and sharing of powers and the principle of separation of powers and checks and balances. Each branch has its own powers and can check the powers of the other two branches. Congress has powers to check the executive branch, by overriding a veto,as noted above, as one example. Congress may enact legislation the President does not want and may pass it over his veto but the President may also use the "pocket veto" in which case the congress is not in session at the end of ten days the President has to sign or veto a bill, and then the bill does not become law. The Congress may not overpower the Executive Branch by the use of force.
What are the two non law making duties of congress?
The non-legislative functions of Congress are the powers and responsibilities NOT related to passing laws. For example: impeachment power, confirmation power, and investigative power
Identify and explain two formal powers congress has over war making?
Congress has the sole power of declaring war. The power was given by the Constitution. In 1973, Congress delegated some war powers to the President.
What are the two major legislative powers?
Congress and the House of Representatives
What are two military powers granted to congress.?
The Army and Navy
The Continental Congress exercised what two powers?
From its one chamber the legislature of the Second Continental Congress exercised both legislative and executive powers. Therefore, it is known as a unicameral legislature.
What are two expressed powers of the Congress?
Congress can declare war (senate) and ratify treaties.
What do the powers of oversight confirmation impeachment ratification override and amendment have in common?
they help congress check the powers of the other two branches
Which two powers guide much of the daily work of Congress?
the commerce power and the taxing power
Congress with the help of the president can do what?
with a two thirds majority vote
Which powers did the congress not have under the article of confederation?
they were not able to tax, control, or interfere with the trade between two individuals
What are the 3 powers of congress?
The three main powers are the House of Representatives, the Senate, and their Committees. We all know what the first two do, but the Committees help out by being a tie-breaker.
What is congress woman?
A congresswoman is a female member of the United States Congress. Congresswomen are elected representatives who serve in the House of Representatives, which is one of the two chambers of Congress. They hold the same responsibilities and powers as their male counterparts.
What are the two other names for enumerated powers?
The two other names for enumerated powers are "expressed powers" and "delegated powers." These terms refer to the specific authorities granted to Congress and the federal government as outlined in the U.S. Constitution, particularly in Article I, Section 8. Enumerated powers are distinct from implied powers, which are not explicitly mentioned but are derived from the necessary and proper clause.
