Overview of the US Congress
Published on Nov 25, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
The Constitution
Article I, Section 1
"All legislative powers shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives."
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THE HOUSE OF REPRENSENTATIVES
ARTICLE I, SECTION 2
Check out the official website of the House of Representatives- www.house.gov
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House of Representatives
- 435 seats total
- Number of members differs by state
- Determined by population
- 2-year terms
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Every state has at least 1 representative
- Total for each state is determined by population
- No term limits
- Choose the Speaker of House
- Sole "Power of Impeachment"
Since the number of representatives for a state is determined by its population, a census is required every ten years to reapportion the seats in the House.
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CURRENT MEMBERS
BREAKDOWN BY PARTY
THE SENATE
ARTICLE I, SECTION 3
Check out the official website of the Senate-www.senate.gov
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THE SENATE
- 100 seats total
- 2 senators from each state
- Not influenced by state population
- 6-year terms
- Article I, Section 3
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 1/3 are chosen every 2 years
- Vice President is the President of the Senate
- No term limits
- Sole power to try all impeachments
Although the Vice President is President of the Senate, he does not have the power to vote unless to break a tie.
If the Senate decides to try a case of impeachment, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over the impeachment trial.
The Senate only has the ability to remove an individual from office.
If the Senate decides to try a case of impeachment, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over the impeachment trial.
The Senate only has the ability to remove an individual from office.
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