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Structure of US Congress and Distribution of Powers Categorise

Target Level

Running Total

Attempt

1 of 2

Click on an item, then click on a category to place it. Or, drag and drop the item into the correct category. Organise all items before clicking 'Check'.

Categorise these powers held by the houses of Congress. Think carefully about which are exclusive to one house and which are concurrent powers, shared by both houses.

House of Representatives

Concurrent Powers

Senate

Override the president's veto

'Power of the purse' (to initiate money bills)

Create and pass legislation

Try cases of impeachment (and determine guilt)

In the event of a deadlocked Electoral College, choose the new president

Confirm appointments brought forward by the Executive

In the event of a deadlocked Electoral College, choose the vice president

Ratify treaties

Bring charges of impeachment

Declare war

Confirm a new vice president

Propose constitutional amendments

Investigate

This is your 1^st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right first time. Good luck!

Pass Mark

70%