Legislative Branch
Congress
Congress' job is to create laws.
Congress consists of the Senate (the upper house) and the House of Representatives (the lower house)
Congress meets in the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Congress works with 2 powers, Implied and Expressed.
Congress uses Expressed powers to tax, borrow money, regulate commerce, and declare war.
"Elastic Clause" is also how congress uses their Expressed powers.
Congress consists of the Senate (the upper house) and the House of Representatives (the lower house)
Congress meets in the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Congress works with 2 powers, Implied and Expressed.
Congress uses Expressed powers to tax, borrow money, regulate commerce, and declare war.
"Elastic Clause" is also how congress uses their Expressed powers.
Requirements For Office
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Term Length & Membership Number
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Senate
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