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The United States Constitution vests all legislative powers of the federal government in the Congress. The powers of Congress are limited to those enumerated in the Constitution; all other powers are reserved to the states and the people. Through Acts of Congress, Congress may regulate interstate and foreign commerce, levy taxes, organize the federal courts, maintain the military, declare war, and exercise certain other "necessary and proper" powers.
The House and Senate are coequal houses. However, there are some special powers granted to one chamber only. The Senate's advice and consent is required to confirm presidential nominations to high-level executive and judicial positions, and for the ratification of treaties. Bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives, as well as any impeachment proceedings.
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How to say "United States Congress" in other languages:
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(Chinese) | 美国国会 |
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(Japanese) | アメリカ合衆国議会 |
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(German) | Kongress der Vereinigten Staaten |
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(Spanish) | Congreso de los Estados Unidos |
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(French) | Congrès des États-Unis |
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(Italian) | Congresso degli Stati Uniti |
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Ninety-fourth United States Congress
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Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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