Legislative Branch

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made up of two houses – the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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The United States Congress is part of the legislative branch

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The most important duty of the legislative branch is to make laws.

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There are 100 senators in the Senate, two from each state

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Senators are elected by their states and serve six-year terms

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The leader of the party that controls the house is called the majority leader. The other party leader is called the minority leader.

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The Vice President of the U.S. is considered the head of the Senate, but does not vote in the Senate unless there is a tie

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The Senate must ratify all treaties by a two-thirds vote.

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The Speaker of the House, elected by the representatives, is considered the head of the House

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Both parties in the Senate and the House of Representatives elect leaders.

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There are 435 representatives in the House of Representatives

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Representatives are elected by their states and serve two-year terms