The U.S. Constitution gives the legislative branch the power to make laws. This is anexample of Separation of powers. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, meaning that it is the only part of the government that can make new laws or change existing laws.
Generally speaking, westward migration had a very negative impact on the Indian's way of life, since a large majority of Natives were either displaced from their homes or killed in order to make way for white settlements.
The Senate "cools" legislation from the house like a saucer cools coffee. The Senate approves all presidential appointments and ratifies treaties while the house initiates revenue bills.
The Senate has vital powers as stipulated in the constitution under the " advice and consent" provisions, Article II, section 2, to; ratify treaties which require a two-thirds majority of the senators present and a simple majority to approve important public appointments i.e., ambassador and cabinet members.
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