Expressed Power - Powers of government specifically stated in the Constitution., Implied Power - Powers not specifically mentioned in the Constitution but drawn from the expressed powers., Filibuster - A procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator refuses to relinquish the floor in order to delay proceedings and prevent a vote on a controversial issue. , Impeach - The House of Representatives impeaches (accuses) a government official of a crime, and the Senate holds the trial to determine whether or not to remove the official from office. , Speaker of the House - Presiding officer in the House of Representatives -- assigns members to committees, schedules debates, breaks ties., Majority/Minority Leaders - In both House and Senate, these are the party leaders. They maintain party discipline on the floor. In the Senate, the majority leader has powers similar to the Speaker of the House.  , The Whip - A member of Congress who is responsible for gathering votes and checking party attendance.,

Unit 3: Legislative Branch

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