Article 1 (of the US Constitution)

Established powers for making laws; two houses are Senate and House of Representatives; powers given to Congress here include tax policy, regulating commerce, declaring war, and borrowing money. Rules are also set for processes in electing members.

Congress was the name given to the bicameral (2-house) structure of the national legislature

Upper house in Congress; designed for stable, deliberative law-making, with each state usually having equal representation (two Senators in the U.S.), creating a "continuous body" (six year terms) to balance the population-based House of Representatives.

United States House of Representatives (known as the US House)

Lower chambers of the U.S. Congress; 435 members (Representatives) elected from districts based on each state's population, serving two-year terms, and focusing on issues like taxes and impeachment, all under the leadership of the Speaker of the House.

specific, clearly listed powers given to federal government (i.e. Congress) in the Constitution, mainly in Article I, Section 8, defining/setting limits on what Congress can do, (includes taxing, coining money, regulating commerce, and declaring war).

powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution but are considered necessary for the government (especially Congress) to carry out its enumerated powers, justified by the Necessary and Proper Clause

Formal process where legislatures like the U.S. House brings charges against a public official for "high crimes and misdemeanors," (accusation of wrongdoing). The House process leads to trial by another legislative body (U.S. Senate here) for removal.

High Crimes and Misdemeanors

serious offenses by public officials, like abuse of power, corruption, or gross neglect, that violate public trust and can lead to impeachment, even if not strictly defined as ordinary crimes, encompassing actions that undermine government integrity

"Advise and Consent" power

U.S. Senate's power to review and approve/reject presidential nominations (i.e. judges, ambassadors, cabinet members) and treaties, ensuring a legislative check on executive power for major executive decisions as outlined in the Constitution

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Congress 3.7 Part I

Vocabulary from Florida Benchmark SS.7.CG.3.7

Question	Answer
Article 1 (of the US Constitution)	Established powers for making laws; two houses are Senate and House of Representatives; powers given to Congress here include tax policy, regulating commerce, declaring war, and borrowing money. Rules are also set for processes in electing members.
Congress	Congress was the name given to the bicameral (2-house) structure of the national legislature
United States Senate	Upper house in Congress; designed for stable, deliberative law-making, with each state usually having equal representation (two Senators in the U.S.), creating a "continuous body" (six year terms) to balance the population-based House of Representatives.
United States House of Representatives (known as the US House)	Lower chambers of the U.S. Congress; 435 members (Representatives) elected from districts based on each state's population, serving two-year terms, and focusing on issues like taxes and impeachment, all under the leadership of the Speaker of the House.
Enumerated Powers	specific, clearly listed powers given to federal government (i.e. Congress) in the Constitution, mainly in Article I, Section 8, defining/setting limits on what Congress can do, (includes taxing, coining money, regulating commerce, and declaring war).
Implied Powers	powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution but are considered necessary for the government (especially Congress) to carry out its enumerated powers, justified by the Necessary and Proper Clause
Impeachment	Formal process where legislatures like the U.S. House brings charges against a public official for "high crimes and misdemeanors," (accusation of wrongdoing). The House process leads to trial by another legislative body (U.S. Senate here) for removal.
High Crimes and Misdemeanors	serious offenses by public officials, like abuse of power, corruption, or gross neglect, that violate public trust and can lead to impeachment, even if not strictly defined as ordinary crimes, encompassing actions that undermine government integrity
"Advise and Consent" power	U.S. Senate's power to review and approve/reject presidential nominations (i.e. judges, ambassadors, cabinet members) and treaties, ensuring a legislative check on executive power for major executive decisions as outlined in the Constitution

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