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The Legislative- Congress - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Legislative
        Congress initiates legislation (both houses must approve a bill)
        Overriding presidential veto
        Requiring 2/3 majority in each house.
        Initiating amendments to the constitution
        Requires 2/3 majority, then state approval.
        Ratifying treaties
        Presidents negotiate treaties but rewrite 2/3 majority in the Senate.
        Declaring war
        Both houses must vote.
        Not been used since 1941.
        Modern presidents avoid asking Congress.
        Congressional oversight
        Must approve federal budgets.
        Confirming presidential nominations
        Senate confirmation is required fro all presidential appointments to the federal judiciary, as well as many to the executive branch.
        Impeachment
        Only the House of Representatives can impeach a public official
        A simple majority in the house is required.
        Hung electoral college
        Electing the president and VP, not been used since 1824.