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Chapter 5: Congress
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Necessary and Proper Clause | Elastic Clause; congress can make any law they deem necessary |
| Veto Override | Congress must muster up 2/3rds of the vote in order to override a president veto |
| Speaker of the house | The institutional leader. 3rd in line to take presidency. Under vice president. |
| Election for senate | every 6 years |
| Election for house | every 2 years |
| House duties | Initiate impeachment proceedings, originating revenue bills by introducing tax legislation |
| Senate duties | Try impeachment cases,approve presidental appointments and ratify treaties |