| A | B |
|---|
| Necessary and Proper Clause | used to expand Congress's implied powers |
| Commerce Clause | allows Congress to regulate buying and selling of goods |
| incumbent | the person currently holding an office |
| constituent | someone living in a representative's district |
| ranking member | the most senior MINORITY party member on a COMMITTEE |
| chair | the most senior MAJORITY party member on a committee |
| bicameral | a legislature made up of two houses |
| strict constructionist | believe in a gov't limited to ONLY absolutely necessary powers |
| liberal constructionist | believe in an active, energetic gov't |
