Question

image set 4: declaring war

1. look at the image with the title sixty - fifth congress of the united states of america and the text excerpt from the u.s. constitution. according to these two items, what branch of government has the power to declare war?
2. according to the written caption, what groups voted in favor of going to war with germany?
3. according to the written caption, what was president wilsons role in declaring war on germany and entering world war i?

image set 5: impeachment

1. what does it mean to impeach a government official?
2. according to the constitution, who/what branch of government has the power to impeach?
3. according to the constitution, what powers does the u.s. house have?
4. according to the constitution, what powers does the senate have?
5. throughout u.s. history which 3 presidents have been impeached by the house?

image set 6: power of the purse

1. what are the positives and negatives of the power of the purse?
2. according to the u.s. constitution who has the ability to tax and spend public money for the national government?
3. according to the pie chart what are the top 3 highest budget spending proposals by the president?

Explanation:

1. The U.S. Constitution gives the legislative - branch (Congress) the power to declare war.
2. Without the written caption, can't answer precisely, but typically in the context of the U.S. entering WWI, certain members of Congress would have voted in favor.
3. President Wilson was a key figure in advocating for the U.S. to enter WWI. He presented the case for war to Congress.
4. Impeaching a government official means bringing charges against them for alleged misconduct in office.
5. The U.S. House of Representatives has the power to impeach.
6. The U.S. House has powers such as initiating revenue - raising bills, impeachment, and electing the President in case of an Electoral College tie.
7. The Senate has powers like trying impeachment cases, confirming presidential appointments, and ratifying treaties.
8. The three U.S. presidents impeached by the House are Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump.
9. Positives of the Power of the Purse include Congress's ability to control government spending and hold the executive accountable. Negatives can include political gridlock in budget - making.
10. According to the U.S. Constitution, Congress has the ability to tax and spend public money for the national government.
11. Without the pie - chart, can't answer this question.

Answer:

1. The legislative branch (Congress).
2. No answer (lack of caption).
3. Advocated for U.S. entry into WWI and presented the case to Congress.
4. Bringing charges against an official for alleged misconduct in office.
5. The U.S. House of Representatives.
6. Initiating revenue - raising bills, impeachment, electing the President in case of an Electoral College tie.
7. Trying impeachment cases, confirming presidential appointments, ratifying treaties.
8. Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump.
9. Positives: Control over spending, hold executive accountable; Negatives: Political gridlock.
10. Congress.
11. No answer (lack of pie - chart).