American Government 1.11, The Legislative Branch

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American Government 1.11, The Legislative Branch

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Describe the structure and powers of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Analyze data to understand the demographic makeup of Congress and the United States as a whole.

Explain the legislative process and the tools used within it.

Compare the powers and responsibilities of each of the three branches of the federal government.

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The largest elected branch of the federal government is the legislative branch, also known as Congress. The

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members of Congress have some very important responsibilities. Not only do they vote on measures and create laws that affect the nation as a whole, they also serve as the direct representatives of the people in each of the nation's 50 states.

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Congressional elections are held every

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years, and every election begins a new congressional term.

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Congress was designed to reflect the principles of _____ and _____ because its members would represent the people of the nation.

checks and balances

popular sovereignty

republicanism

separation of powers

rule of law

Here's how representatives were distributed among states as a result of the 2020 census.

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Representation not affected by reapportionment

House of Representatives

Senate

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2-year terms

House of Representatives

Senate

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6-year terms

House of Representatives

Senate

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Members represent districts within states

House of Representatives

Senate

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435 members

House of Representatives

Senate

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100 members

House of Representatives

Senate

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Has longer terms and is less affected by public opinion

House of Representatives

Senate

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Led by vice president or president pro tempore

House of Representatives

Senate

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Led by Speaker of the House

House of Representatives

Senate

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Representation affected by gerrymandering

House of Representatives

Senate

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Has the unique power to create all new funding laws

House of Representatives

Senate

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The Constitution describes both the structure and powers of Congress in Article I. Some of the powers of Congress are directly expressed in the document, but many are

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through the necessary and proper clause.

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How do the House and the Senate reach an agreement when they do not pass identical versions of a bill?

They accept the Senate's version.

They form a conference committee.

The Committee of the Whole creates a new bill.

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How can a president affect the legislative process and force Congress to make changes to a bill?

A president can introduce a new bill to Congress.

A president can threaten to use a veto.

I'm Just A Bill

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American Government 1.11, The Legislative Branch

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