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Since the creation of the Constitution and the founding of America, the US Congress has been in place to maintain the government’s intricate system of checks and balances. As you may not know , the US Congress is made up of two Houses – what are their names? There are two Senators per state, while the members of the House of Representatives is based on the population size of a state.

Did you know that the US Congress has the authority to impeach the President? The US Congress is a member of the Legislative branch of government, while the President is part of the Executive branch. The complexities of American government as easily understood when condensed into the right material. We have done just that in our innovative flashcards about Congress!

Chapter 6: Congress

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Bicameral Legislature

A Legislature Divided Into Two Houses; The U....

Apporionment

The Process Of Allotting Congressional Seats ...

Redistricting

The Redrawing Of Congressional Districts To R...

Bill

A Proposed Law

POWERS OF CONGRESS

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Clause 1

To Collect Taxes To Pay The Debts And Provide...

Clause 2

To Borrow Money On The Credit Of The United S...

Clause 3

To Regulate Commerce

Clause 4

To Decide How People May Become Citizens Of T...

Congress Vocabulary

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US Term Limits, Inc Vs Thornton (1995)

States Cannot Impose Qualifications For Senat...

Wesberry Vs Sanders (1964)

No Disproportional Population Districts (geor...

Baker Vs Carr (1962)

Empowered Federal Courts To Rule In State App...

Shaw Vs Reno (1993)

No Drawing Districs By Race