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What are the reasons for the powers given to each house of Congress?

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Make laws.

Declare war.

Raise and provide public money and oversee its proper expenditure.

Impeach and try federal officers.

Approve presidential appointments.

Approve treaties negotiated by the executive branch.

Oversight and investigations.

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