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

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

The official who presides over the Senate in the vice president’s absence. The majority party elects one of its members to this position.

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.

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.

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

Proposed law being considered by a lawmaking body.

Powers specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States.

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

To charge a government official with misconduct.

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.

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