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Structure of US Congress and Distribution of Powers MatchUp
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5th June 1942, during Franklin D Roosevelt's presidency.
Presidents are more commonly signing 'executive agreements' which circumvent the constitutional checks in this area in order to be able to proceed with their agenda.
1st January 2021, during Donald Trump's presidency.
This can be done through the 'necessary and proper' clause, commonly known as the 'elastic clause', and through the 'commerce clause'.
The Constitution allows for a simple majority vote in both houses to confirm a new vice president.
It applies only to areas for which Congress has been specifically given responsibility in the Constitution. The remaining areas are reserved for the state legislatures.
The chief justice of the Supreme Court, currently John Roberts.
The power is only an 'implied' power in the Constitution, and reports from the investigations do not need to be acted upon.
Once the bill has been initiated, the Senate is free to amend and reject it, thereby limiting the extent of this power.
Who presides over the impeachment trial of an elected official?
How can a president circumvent the Senate if he/she feels that a treaty he/she has negotiated will be rejected?
Under the terms of the Twenty-fifth Amendment, how would a confirmation of a new vice president occur?
Why can the power of investigation be a limited power?
When was the last time that Congress officially declared war?
Why is the House's power to initiate money bills arguably limited?
How does the Constitution allow for Congress to assume a number of 'implied' powers?
When was the last successful veto override vote?
Why is the power to create and pass legislation somewhat limited?