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Chapter 5: Congress
Term | Definition |
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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 |