One of the many powers given to Congress by the U.S. Constitution is the power to

Alay and collect taxes.
Bnominate federal judges.
Cpardon criminals for federal crimes.
Dappoint heads of executive departments.


One of the top functions of the U.S. Cabinet is

Arunning specialized departments
Bappointing judges to circuit courts
Cselecting ambassadors to foreign countries
Dcreating congressional committees when necessary