Congressional Powers

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Term that describes the implied powers of the Federal government under the Constitution

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Necessary & Proper

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Powers of the Federal government, not specifically stated, based on "necessary and proper" clause, Elastic Clause

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Implied Powers

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Term that describes how the Constitution is able to "stretch" and adapt to change over time

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Elastic Clause

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Which is a special power given to the Senate? Options: pass constitutional amendments, introduce tax increase bills, approving presidential appointments, bring charges for impeachment

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approving presidential appointments

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Powers such as coining money, collecting taxes, and raising armed forces are considered...

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Expressed Powers

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Which type of law makes an act a crime after it has been committed?

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Ex Post Facto Law

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an order that makes sure prisoners are told why they are being held

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writ of habeas corpus

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What is the Power of the Purse?

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Congress's (esp the H of R) ability to control government spending

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True or False: The Vice President can be impeached.

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True

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Which of the following is a power delegated to ONLY the House of Representatives?
proposing amendments,
ratifying treaties,
approving treaties,
bring the charges of impeachment

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bring the charges of impeachment