Congress and its powers 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsThe legislative branch of the US governmentA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: TotallyTrekkieCreated on: 20-11-18 16:00 What does Bicameral mean? Two equal legislative bodies. Both the House and the Senate get paid the same. 1 of 9 What is stated in Article I, Section 1? All legislative powers shall be vested in a Congress. 2 of 9 What is stated in Article II? Congress has the power to overturn a presidential veto with 2/3 in both chambers. 3 of 9 What is stated in Article I, Section 4? The need for congressional elections. 4 of 9 What did the 17th Amendment change in 1913? It said that the Senate would now be an elected chamber. 5 of 9 What is stated in Article V? It said the power to amend the constitution would be shared with state governments. 6 of 9 What is stated in Article I, Section 8? Congress has the right to initiate military action. 7 of 9 What are the House's exclusive powers? Impeachment. Elect the president if neither candidate has 50%. Begin consideration of money bills. 8 of 9 What are the Senates exclusive powers? Try an impeachment case. Elect the vice-president if neither candidate has 50%. Ratify treaties. Confirm executive appointments. 9 of 9
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