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Why is congress the repository and legislative power of the government?
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∙ 13y ago
Because the states wrote and ratified the Constitution that way. Congress did not create itself.
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Which branch of the government has legislative power?
Congress
Which branch of the government has the power to declare war?
the legislative branch
Who held the power in the national government?
Congress held the power in the national government*There are three branches of government. They are legislative, executive, and judicial. The Articles of Confederation only had a legislative branch. Because of this fact, Congress held the power in the national government.I hope this helped! :)
Which branch of government has the power to declare war against this aggressor?
The Legislative Branch (Congress) has the power to declare war.
Which branch of the US government has the legislative power?
In a federal system, the state and national governments share power. Some authority is exclusive to the national government and some is reserved to the states and the people, but other powers (such as the right to tax) are concurrent, or shared by both entities.
Which branch of government has the power to collect taxes?
The legislative branch lays and collects taxes. They have what is called the power of the purse. They control everything that involves federal money.
Describe one way the Executive Branch of your national government can check the power of the Legislative Branch?
Approve Presidentail nominations
What is an example of Congress having too much power?
An example of Congress having too much power is the fact that they can impeach even the president. The Congress is the part of the legislative branch of government.
What branch of the government does congress watch using oversight function?
Congress which is a part of the Legislative Branch of the government, checks the president and the executive branch to keep them from overstepping their power.
Which entity of the government receives all legislative powers?
Congress is vested with the power to make all laws.
Which branch of the government has the power to override the president's veto by a majority vote?
Legislative Branch i.e. Congress
What government body checks the power of the President?
Both the Legislative (Congress) and the Judicial (Supreme Court), have the power to keep the President's power in check.
