The Congress

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  1. 4. the _____ _____ is what is considered the power of Congress to enact "necessary and proper" laws as needed
  2. 5. this is when the number of representatives can change based on census data every 10 years
  3. 7. _________ is the leader of the Senate...but can not debate and only votes in a tie
  4. 8. there are 100 Senators...two from each ______
  5. 11. the Senate ____ ___ is the leader of the minority party in the Senate
  6. 12. the ________ is considered the representatives of the people directly
  7. 16. the president ___ ____ of the Senate is "only temporary"
  8. 17. every law involving revenue or ______ originates in the House
  9. 18. Senators are elected to ____ year terms
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  1. 1. the Senate _____ ____ is the leader of the majority party in the Senate
  2. 2. these powers are specifically listed in the Constitution as powers of the Congress
  3. 3. the leader of the House and the Majority Party of the House of Representativs
  4. 6. the Congress is a part of our ______ branch
  5. 9. the number of Representatives per state is chosen based on state _______
  6. 10. the power to _______ a president lies only in the House of Representatives
  7. 13. this is considered the Senior branch of the Congress
  8. 14. Representatives are elected every ____ years.
  9. 15. the Congress has the authority to suggest and pass _____