Duty Congress holds besides lawmaking
Non-legislative powers
Other branches allowed to check each other is an example
Non-legislative powers a extremely important especially in times of need
Legislators have the power
Example: Impeaching an official
Given to Congress
It gives extra powers
Sometimes the laws change or new laws are added
Law making is not an example of Non-Legislative Powers
A series of powers
The ability to suggest amendments to the Constitution is an example
Impeaching can take place<
Very rarely has it every happened >
Every
Powers
Only 2 presidents have been impeached because of the impeaching power<
Who was affected because of this? Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. (later proved innocent) >
Everyone should know about these powers.<
Really, they should>
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Everything You Need to Know about Congress and Their Powers
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