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What happens if a bill is approved by member of just one house of congress?
It goes to the other house for approval :)
Who impeaches public officials?
In the United States, the House of Representatives may initiate impeachment proceedings against the President, Vice-President, Federal judges (including Supreme Court justices) and other "civil officers," such as cabinet members. Congress has chosen to interpret "civil officers" as anyone the President appoints.In 1799, Congress determined Senators and Representatives cannot be impeached.
How is an elected official of the US Government removed from office?
The members of Congress must have a vote to remove the official from office. But, another government official must have evidence (such as a crime record, or testimony from an alleged mistress) of why the other official should be removed from power.
What is another name for the house of representitives?
There is no other 'formal' name for it. It is sometimes referred to as the "lower house of Congress" but that is merely a descriptive name and not an official title.
Is Executive Privilege the right of the President only?
"No, the Executive Privilege is the right of the President, but not only him or her. The other official leaders and congress men may have this privilege as well."
What happens when a bill passed through one house of Congress?
It is sent to the other house where it goes through Steps 1 through 5.
What is another name for the senate is the?
The congress is all the houses put together. When in school this week we were learning about it in depth and there may be another name used for the senate, but there is no other official term.
What is another name for senate?
The congress is all the houses put together. When in school this week we were learning about it in depth and there may be another name used for the senate, but there is no other official term.
Why is the election of the speaker and the other officers of the House only a formality?
Both parties elect their leaders among themselves well in advance of the convening of Congress. Thus the official election is only a formality.
What can impeach and remove president from office?
Congress. The Senate tries impeachments while the House of Represenatives actually impeach. Once the Senate convicts a president or other official of impeachment, their removal from office is immediate.
What is the Vice-President's only substantive role in Congress?
The Vice-President presides over the senate, and is obligated to cast the tie-breaking vote, should one be necessary. In cases other than tie votes, however, the Vice-President has no official voice in either house of congress.
Is congress part of the house of representatives?
no, the house of representatives is part of congress. the other part of congress is the senate.
