The Powers and Responsibilities of Congress

The video explains the powers and functions of the U.S. Congress, including law-making, budgeting, taxation, investigations, and checks on the executive branch. It details the unique powers of the House of Representatives and the Senate, such as impeachment, revenue legislation, treaty approval, and federal appointments. The video also covers the role of congressional committees and concludes with a review and practice questions.

What powers does the House of Representatives have that are unique to it?

What is the Senate's role in treaty approval?

In your opinion, which power of Congress is the most significant and why?