Constitution and Legislative Branch Vocabulary Set #2

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Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, known also as the “necessary and proper” clause that allows Congress to extend its delegated powers by using implied powers.

The house of Congress with 100 elected members. Each state has 2 members.

The house of Congress with 435 elected members. Membership is based on population.

The person who presides over the House of Representatives when it is in session. This individual is always a member of the majority party and is the most powerful officer in the House.

Powers specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States.

Groups in Congress that perform specific functions and duties, so that the legislative branch can accomplish their often-complex work more quickly with smaller groups.

Powers not specifically listed in the Constitution but used to carry out expressed powers.

The political party that has the most members in each house of Congress and chooses the leadership in both houses.