1. Powers of the Legislative Branch

2. Powers of Congress House of Representatives and Senate Coin and borrow money Control commerce Approve the budget Make laws Declare war Levy taxes Amend the Constitution Run the Postal system Maintain armed forces Regulate immigration and naturalization

3. Powers of the House of Representatives Start impeachment proceedings Begin bills raising money (appropriation bills) Select the president if no candidate wins with the minimum number of electoral votes

4. Powers of the Senate Approve presidential appointments Impeachment trials are held in the Senate All treaties with foreign nations must be approved by 2/3 of the Senate