<span><span>1.) The power to financially support public schools.
</span><span>2.)The power to maintain the Federal Reserve Board.
</span><span>3.) The power to prohibit discrimination in restaurants, hotels, and other public accomodations.
</span><span>4.) The power to draft people into the armed services.
</span><span>5.) The power to establish a minimum wage.
</span><span>6.) The power to monitor air and water pollution.
</span><span>7.) The power to limit the number of immigrants to the U.S.
</span><span>8.) The power to regulate monopolies and other practices which limit competition.
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Senate of Canada
Article byRichard Foot
Date PublishedFebruary 7, 2006Last EditedNovember 18, 2016
The Senate is the Upper House of Canada's Parliament. Its 105 members are appointed and hold their seats until age 75. The Senate's purpose is to consider and revise legislation, investigate national issues, and most crucially according to the Constitution — give the regions of Canada an equal voice in Parliament.
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Interest groups represent people or organizations with common concerns and interests. These groups work to gain or retain benefits for their members, or to make general changes for the public good. Consumer Interest Groups focus on the issues and interests of consumers.
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