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Either house can initiate most legislation, but only the House of Representatives can initiate legislation for generating revenue.

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The right of members of congress to send mail postage free by using a signature in place of stamp?

It is called the "franking privlege" and has its historical basis dating back to the British House of Commons legislation in 1660.


Can congress propose and pass legislation?

That is often the way it works. However, there is no special power to propose legislation: any person can propose legislation. Often, the Executive branch will propose legislation, or a special interest group. Even a single citizen has the right to propose legislation, but the discussion, debate, and vote on the passage of the bill is a power that only Congress has.It is interesting to re-iterate: the President and Executive branch is under no obligation to make a proposal for the agenda. It is just a tradition as presidents often have many campaign promises that they intend to fulfill. Very ironic indeed, as the president has no real authority to pass any laws whatsoever.


The petition for Congress in December 1871 ask Congress to do?

- Requested women be heard in congress and given the right to vote.


Who did the US congress allow the right to vote in Louisiana when Louisiana was becoming a state?

When Louisiana was becoming a state in the early 19th century, the U.S. Congress granted the right to vote primarily to white male property owners. This was in line with the broader voting practices of the time, which often excluded women, enslaved individuals, and non-white citizens. The specific provisions for voting rights were outlined in the state's constitution and subsequent legislation.


What was Approved by congress in 1965?

the voting right

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The right of members of congress to send mail postage free by using a signature in place of stamp?

It is called the "franking privlege" and has its historical basis dating back to the British House of Commons legislation in 1660.


What does congress consist of?

the house of representatives and the senateThe House of Representatives and the Senate


What si the meaning of initiative?

Serving to initiate; inceptive; initiatory; introductory; preliminary., An introductory step or movement; an act which originates or begins., The right or power to introduce a new measure or course of action, as in legislation; as, the initiative in respect to revenue bills is in the House of Representatives.


Does the US president have any right to legislate?

Absolutely not. The constitution is very clear about that: the President can ask, suggest, bully or beg Congress to legislate, but only the Congress can write (and pass) a law. The president can veto any legislation he doesn't like, which makes it harder for Congress to pass it, but it is still possible to pass legislation over the President's objection.


Do you use a parking lane to initiate a right turn?

No, you do not initiate a right turn from a parking lane. Parking lanes are not intended to be used as traffic lanes. To initiate a right turn, you should be in the farthest right traffic lane.


Which chamber confirms appointments?

Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress. The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers.


How does the supreme court affect the functioning of government?

The Supreme Court determines if acts of Congress are constitutional or not, thereby limiting the power of Congress.


Can congress propose and pass legislation?

That is often the way it works. However, there is no special power to propose legislation: any person can propose legislation. Often, the Executive branch will propose legislation, or a special interest group. Even a single citizen has the right to propose legislation, but the discussion, debate, and vote on the passage of the bill is a power that only Congress has.It is interesting to re-iterate: the President and Executive branch is under no obligation to make a proposal for the agenda. It is just a tradition as presidents often have many campaign promises that they intend to fulfill. Very ironic indeed, as the president has no real authority to pass any laws whatsoever.


When a bill is passed by Congress and signed by the President can it be rescinded later?

Yes and no. Congress and the President CAN repeal a law, but it takes a brand new law to do that. For example, Congress is considering rescinding the Defense of Marriage Act, but it is taking full-blown legislation in its own right - called the Respect for Marriage Act - to do that.


What is the legislative branches duties?

The primary function of the legislative branch of the government is to make laws. Ours is a bicameral legislature that consists of two houses of Congress, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. It also holds the right to enact legislation, declare wars, and either veto or approve any of the president's nominees.


A new bill may be introduced......A either the house of representatives or the senate B only in the house of representatives C only in the senate?

The Senate NEVER has the exclusive right to introduce legislation. The House of Representatives has the exclusive right to introduce legislation on bills regarding the raising, and spending, of money (e.g. the yearly federal budget, and laws about adjusting taxes). If it is not about money, both houses can introduce it at their own whim.


Agreement that in congress states be represented equally in the senate and by population in the house?

Bill of right