Show Recommended textbook solutionsAmerican Government1st EditionGlen Krutz 412 solutions American Corrections11th EditionMichael D. Reisig, Todd R. Clear 160 solutions Criminal Justice in America9th EditionChristina Dejong, Christopher E. Smith, George F Cole 105 solutions
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American Corrections11th EditionMichael D. Reisig, Todd R. Clear 160 solutions Taxes- lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises Borrowing- borrowing money for the U.S. Commerce- regulate trade with foreign countries Naturalization- bankruptcy foreigners become citizens, person or business can't pay its debts Coins; weights; measures to coin money, it must have a value Counterfeitin-g making an imitation of U.S. money Post Offices- Gov. has power to set up and control delivery of mail copy rights- patents protects authors and inventors; makes them owners of their work for a limited amount of time federal courts- CHECK AND BALANCE, gov. can set up lower federal court under supreme court piracy- gov. can punish robbing of ships at sea declaration of war- only congress can declare war, granted at request of President army, navy, rules for the military- U.S. gov places these things under control of Congress, congress decides on size, money used and writes rules to govern forces militia- body of citizen soldiers, suppresses insurrections and foreign invasions rules for the Militia Congress- has power to create laws and rules, appoints officers etc. National capital- congress controls district around nation's capital necessary laws -Congresss can make laws as needed, "elastic clause", or "necessary and proper clause" writ of habeas corpus- court order, requires gov. officials to bring a prisoner to court and explain why they are being held, prevents unlawful imprisonment ex post facto- can't make a low and blame you if you did it years ago, enacted after the fact Why does the House have greater party unity than the Senate?Why does the House have greater party unity than the senate? House leaders have more organizational control over the actions of representatives than Senate leaders. Allow them to influence decisions that are of special importance to voters in their districts.
Which power is granted to the Senate but not to the House?The Senate has the sole power to conduct impeachment trials, essentially serving as jury and judge.
Who has the most power in the Senate quizlet?Who has the most real power in the Senate? the majority party member with the greatest seniority.
How does the Senate's power compare to the House of Representatives?The House has the power to impeach (formally accuse) while the Senate tries impeachments. In addition, the Senate approves treaties and certain presidential appointments, such as ambassadors and Supreme Court Justices.
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