Branches of Government

Filibuster

Caucus

Censure

Reapportionment

Overriding presidential vetoes without consensus

Holding hearings and calling expert witnesses

Taking part in gerrymandering district lines

Requiring supermajority votes for all legislation

Select Committee

Conference Committee

Standing Committee

Joint Committee

By delegating additional regulatory powers beyond what is legally permitted.

By holding hearings and investigations into agency actions.

By electing new heads for executive agencies whenever desired.

By allowing agencies unlimited budget increases without approval.

It allows Senators unlimited debate unless stopped by a cloture vote.

It lets members use committee assignments to steer legislation within both chambers.

It permits representatives from small states to have equal voice as those from large states in both chambers.

It requires majority approval in committee before reaching the floor in either chamber.

It would require a supermajority for passage, ensuring bipartisan support.

It could expedite passage due to streamlined legislative process and party discipline.

Legislation would face more amendments due to a higher number of subcommittees.

It might slow down passage because of increased debate time allocated per member.

To review and modify proposed legislation before full chamber consideration

To ratify treaties with foreign nations

To nominate Supreme Court justices

To negotiate trade agreements with other countries

It reshaped them towards international involvement and leadership, evidenced by formation of United Nations.

It caused America to sever diplomatic relationships with European countries.

It steered Congress towards non-involvement in any military alliances post-war.

It made Congress adopt a strict isolationist stance in global politics.

Writing all pieces of legislation introduced by party members.

Appointing all members to congressional committees unilaterally.

Directing floor debate and managing legislative priorities.

Deciding which bills are subject to judicial review after passage.

Their exclusive right to suggest amendments or modifications to existing laws.

The requirement that members vote strictly along party lines on all issues.

Their role in organizing and structuring congressional business and decision making.

The ability to nominate Presidential candidates every four years only if they have majority representation in congress.