Executive Powers Held by Senate
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what rules does the congress play in the constitutional amendment process?
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Both houses must approve Amendments by a 2/3 votes. Then go to the states for approval (3/4).
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Which chamber of Congress has the power to impeach
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The House
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The power to try those who are impeached?
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The Seate
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What two \"executive\" powers\" are held by the senate?
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They approve treaties and appointments
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What two features of an American system of government have an impact on the scope of the powers of Congress
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Federalism and Constitutionalism
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What position did the strict constructionist take in the early years under the constitution
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The congress had only powers listed in Article 2, Section 8, Clause 1-17.
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The Liberal constructionist?
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That congress could \"stretch\" its power by using Clause 18- the Elastic Clause
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Which group views prevailed?
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The Liberals
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Who makes the choice if the Electoral College fails to elect a President?
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House picks President / Senate the Vice-President
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How is the Vice-President vacancy now filled?
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Using the 25th Amendment, the President nominates someone, and both Houses must approve with a simple majority
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What are the expressed powers of congress set out in the Constitution?
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Listed in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1-17
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What kind of trade does the constitution give Congress the power to regulate?
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Interstate and Foreign
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Fore what Reason is the Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution also called the Elastic Clause?
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Because it can be stretched to fit new situations.
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What is the fundamental limitation on the doctrine of implied Powers?
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That any Implied Power\" must be based on a Expressed Power\"
