Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government

bicameral

congress has two chambers, the house of representatives and the senate.

17th amendment

broadened democracy by giving people the right to elect their senators.

caucuses

groups of like minded people that unite around a particular belief or concern.

coalition

a cabinet formed by two or more political parties that cooperate to share executive power.

enumerated powers

powers that congress has that are explicitly listed in article 1 section 8 of the constitution.

war powers act

restricts executive power by requiring the president to inform congress within 48 hours of committing US forces to combat.

necessary and proper clause

gives congress the power to make additional laws that allow them to carry out their enumerated powers.

advice and consent

the power that the senate has to recommend or reject major presidential appointees.