Legislative building in Washington D.C.

Limits power of government branches

Legislative branch: House and Senate

People represented by elected officials

Specific powers of national government

House of Representatives

435 officials representing 50 states

Necessary and Proper Clause

Power to carry out enumerated powers

Three branches with distinct powers

The legislative leader elected by the party members holding the majority of seats in that chamber.

The legislative leader elected by the party members holding the least seats in that chamber.

Assistants to the floor leaders in each chamber, responsible for monitoring and marshaling votes

President Pro Tempore

Leader of the Senate when the VP is away

Leader of the House of Representatives

The chief spokesperson for each party in the Senate and House who is responsible for managing and scheduling business. Elected by the party conferences.

Pertain to matters that affect the general public or large groups of citizens

Provides benefits to specified individuals (including corporate bodies)

a permanent committee that specializes in a specific area of legislation and has specific responsibilities

1 or more members of a legislative body prolong debate on proposed legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision.

To table a bill a committee deems unwise or unnecessary, which kills the bill or stops its progress

a measure relating to the business in either house of Congress. Doesn't have the force of law. Doesn't need signed by the president.

Unit 4: Legislative Branch Flashcards

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10th Amendment

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Powers reserved for states (1791)

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14th Amendment

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Citizenship and Census (1868)

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16th Amendment

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Income tax (1913)

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17th Amendment

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Senators elected by popular vote (1913)

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27th Amendment

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Congressional salary increases post-election (1992)

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Act

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Legislation passed into law

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Article I

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Legislative branch structure and functions

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