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Document One
Question One (I)
Constitutional powers of Congress are; responsible for the commerce and budget duties
of the nation like power to impose and collect taxes, debts payment, regulation of B commerce,
to coin money and power to proclaim war and nurture a navy or army. It is also capable of
proposing constitutional amendments and new states creation according to (Hansen & Friedman,
2016). Congress also approves the appointment of the president.
Question One (II)
US Congress consists of the senate and House of Representatives. They are voted in the
direct election, but the senate can be done via gubernatorial appointment. Congress has 100
senators and 435 representatives voting members. The house of representatives also has six
nonvoting members. House of representatives represents a constituency for a term of 2 years.
Every state has two senators for six years.
Question Two
Steps of transforming bill into law
Before a bill turns into a law, several steps are followed.
Bill Draft
First, a bill is drafted, and Congress members introduce legislation.
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Committee Review
The bill is then referred to the committee for examination and determination of its
chances.
Subcommittee Hearings
Through the hearings, other opinions are considered from experts, the executive branch,
supporters and public officials and legislation opponents.
Mark up
After hearing subcommittee meeting to make adjustments and amendments before
forwarding to the full committee. If they decide not to vote for the bill, it dies.
Bill Ordering
In this stage, the full committee can vote for its house or senate recommendation.
Voting
After a debate and the necessary amendments approved, member’s votes determine its
passage to the next stage according to (Barendt, 2017). .
Other chambers
After the bill is passed by either senate or house, it's directed to other chambers. They
may receive, reject, change, or ignore the bill.
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Conference Committee
If other chambers alter the bill, a conference committee is created to reconcile both the
house and the Senate version. When they reach an agreement, a conference report is drafted
explaining changes recommendations. The report has to be approved by the senate and house.
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