The Legislative Branch Flashcards
What is the legislative branch known as and what is it divided into?
Known as congress and decided into House of Representatives and senate
What is the system known as when congress is decided into House of Representatives and senate? & what does it provide?
Bicameral system
Provides a system of checks and balances
What is the primary role of congress?
To write, debate, and pass bills which are send to president for approval
Elections are held every _____ years
2
How many representatives and senators are elected every 2 years
435 representatives and 1/3 of the senators
When does congress meet?
Once a year from January 3rd to July 31st
What are the general powers of congress?
- coining money
- maintaining a military
- declaring war on other countries
- regarding interstate and foreign commerce
- controls federal taxing and spending policies
- oversees the executive branch and it’s agencies (dept of defense and justice)
- known as oversight committee
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What does each member represent in the House of Representatives?
An area if state. ( congressional district )
What is the representation of House of Representatives based on?
Population of a state
Each state is guaranteed how many seats in the House of Representatives?
1
What are the requirements for the House of Representatives?
- 25 years old
- citizen for at least 7 years
- resident from the state from which they are elected
Special jobs that apply to the House of Representatives?
- start laws that make people pay taxes
- decide if a gov’t official should be out on trial before the senate if he/she commits a crime against the country
How many members are in the senate?
100 members
Who has control of the senate?
VP
