| A | B |
|---|
| enumerated powers | specific pwrs of Cong. in Article I |
| Congress | Only branch that can declare war |
| non-legislative pwrs of Congress | impeachment/confirmation of appointments |
| senate | house that confirms appointments |
| checks & balances | prevents a branch from abusing pwr |
| majority party | party with most members in either house |
| standing committee | permanent committee in Congress |
| conference committee | reconciles differing bills from house and senate |
| first reading | bill is assigned a number |
| second reading | bill introduced to House or Senate |
