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Congress holds the power to make laws. It also has the "Power of the Purse", which is the ability to fund the U.S. Congress can also declare war, and make sure the President and the Supreme Court do not abuse their power.
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Who declare war in the us?
well the congress have the power to declare war
What is the type of power denied to Congress according to the Constitution called?
The license to kill.
Is congress considered a state type of government?
That depends on which congress you are talking about; state congress - then yes. If the US Congress, then no.
What were 4 weakness of the articles of confederation?
What
What was Metternich's role in the Congress of Vienna?
He was the Chairman of the Congress.
Who controls congress?
Nobody..congress is there so that the President doesn't gain too much power but Congress doesn't hold all the power either..
Which type of power permitted Congress to create Greenbacks?
The type of power that permitted Congress to create Greenbacks is known as the "enumerated power." More specifically, it falls under the power to "coin money" granted to Congress by the U.S. Constitution in Article I, Section 8.
What body of congress has to power to try impeachments?
The body of Congress that has the power to try impeachments is the Senate. The penalty for impeachment is that the individual cannot hold a federal position and they are removed from the office.
Which type of power is exercise when Congress declares war on another country?
enumerated power
Who declare war in the us?
well the congress have the power to declare war
Which type of power is exercised when Congress makes changes to the bankruptcy laws?
enumerated power
What is the type of power denied to Congress according to the Constitution called?
The license to kill.
What type of power is congress must make laws for copyrights and patents?
The type of power that Congress possesses to make laws for copyrights and patents is known as exclusive legislative power. This means that only Congress has the authority to create laws related to intellectual property rights, including copyrights and patents. This power is derived from Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.
Power to declare war is an example of which type of power?
The power of congress to declare war and raise an army or navy is an expressed power.
How does The organization of congress contribute to the expanding scopE of government?
Congress is organized in order to be the voice of the people. They hold much of the power and can even overrule the president in some cases.
How does the organization of congress contribute to the expanding scope to government?
Congress is organized in order to be the voice of the people. They hold much of the power and can even overrule the president in some cases.
Does the Executive Branch hold the power of the purse?
No. Congress (the Legislative Branch) holds the power of the purse, meaning they create the budget and decide what to fund and what not to fund.
