Non-Legislative Powers

Impeachment HOR power –Bring formal charges against… Executive Branch Judicial Branch –Majority vote (1/2+) Senate power –Conviction –Supermajority vote (2/3+) Successful cases –5 Federal judges of lower courts –Others have been acquitted by the Senate

Advice and Consent Presidential appointments –Background check –Most non-major appointments approved quickly –More consideration given to… Cabinet members Supreme Court Justices –Can result in lengthy hearings Treaties –President makes treaties –Senate must approve

Other powers Introduce Amendments Investigative function –Current laws –Needed laws Oversight –Watchdog function –Executive Agencies Selection of the President –Count electoral college votes –HOR chooses in the event of an electoral college tie