legislative branch of the u.s. government
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Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government. Job. Makes the laws Made up of 2 houses. Lower House. House of Representatives 435 members. Qualifications. At least 25 years old Must be a U.S. citizen for 7 years Resident of the district you represent. Leaders. Speaker of the House - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government
Job
Makes the lawsMade up of 2 houses
Lower House
House of Representatives
435 members
Qualifications
At least 25 years old
Must be a U.S. citizen for 7 years
Resident of the district you represent
Leaders
Speaker of the Housecurrently Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
DUTIES
Brings up impeachment charges
All revenue/money bills(proposals to become laws) start in the House
Choose president if electoral college has no majority
Brian Higgins 27th district
Louise Slaughter 28th district
Chris Lee 26th district
New York State Federal Representative Districting Map
Upper House
Senate
100 members
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 30 years old
Must be U.S. citizen for 9 years
Resident of the state representing
LEADERS
Harry Reid (D) Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell (R) Senate Minority
Leader
DUTIES
Serve as a jury for impeachment trial
Ratify all treaties (2/3 vote)
Approve appointments by president
Kirsten Gillibrand (D)
Chuck Schumer (D)
Powers of Congress
Collect taxes
Declare war
Regulate commerce with foreign countries and between states
Coin money
Credit – borrow money
Establish a Post Office Regulate U.S. territories
*Elastic Clause*
Necessary & Proper Clause “Congress shall make all laws that are
necessary and proper”
Gives Congress the ability to expand or stretch its specific powers to meet the needs of a changing country.