Question

Directions: Read the passage below from Article I of the Constitution. Bold specific powers of the Legislative Branch.

“The House of Representatives shall bring the charges of impeachment to remove a president, vice president or other civil officer,such as a federal judge, it is the Senate that is responsible for conducting the trial and deciding whether the individual is to be removed from office…..The Senate shall have Power to confirm the federal judges chosen by the president, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur…. All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives….The Senate shall have the power to confirm all judges, ambassadors, cabinet members and to approve the treaties made by the president. The Congress shall have the power to lay and collect Taxes, ….To coin Money...To declare War...To raise and support Armies....To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers...The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution….Two-thirds of the Members voting, being present, must agree to repass the bill over the President's objection."

Answer 1

It created a strong government to make more laws

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

In the passage from Article I of the Constitution, the specific powers of the Legislative Branch (Congress) are highlighted as follows:

1. The House of Representatives shall bring charges of impeachment.

2. The Senate is responsible for conducting the trial and deciding on removal from office.

3. The Senate has the power to confirm federal judges chosen by the president, requiring a two-thirds majority.

4. All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives.

5. The Senate has the power to confirm judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members, as well as approve treaties made by the president.

6. The Congress has the power to lay and collect taxes.

7. The Congress has the power to coin money.

8. The Congress has the power to declare war.

9. The Congress has the power to raise and support armies.

10. The Congress has the power to make all laws necessary and proper for executing its powers.

11. Congress, with a two-thirds majority in both Houses, can propose amendments to the Constitution.

12. Two-thirds of the Members voting, being present, must agree to repass a bill over the President's objection.