Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. The Founders were wary of any one group or person having too much power. Each branch of government was carefully defined with limits to its
powers. Pair the people of Congress to their powers.
Representatives
confirm nominations, create treaties, hold impeachment trials
Senators
make laws, create taxes, spend money, impeach officials
Majority Leaders
lead the house, take over the presidency if the Vice President is not able
Speaker of the
House
appoint heads and members of committees, lead sessions of Congress