The Legislative Branch
Our Government:
The Legislative Branch
Tiara Abrams
American Government
Mr. DiCurcio
6 December 2010
Outline
THESIS: The Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate which forms the United States Congress; the Constitution grants Congress the single authority to pass legislation and declare war, the right to approve or reject Presidential appointments, and significant investigative powers. I. What is the Legislative Branch?
A. It includes the House of Representatives and the Senate (Congress).
B. The requirements for both chambers.
C. It makes the laws. II. The Legislative Process
A. The first step in the legislative process is the introduction of a bill to Congress.
B. A bill must pass through both houses of Congress before it goes to the President for consideration. III. Powers Of Congress
A. All legislative powers in the government are controlled by Congress; making new laws or changing existing laws.
B. The powers of Congress fall into three categories: special, implied, and expressed.
Our Government:
The Legislative Branch
What is the Legislative Branch?
Article I of the Constitution talks about the Legislative Branch. The Legislative Branch is the branch of the federal and state governments empowered to make the laws that are the enforced by the executive branch and interpreted by the judicial branch. The Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate which forms U.S. Congress. If a state's population increases, that means the number of representatives increases also. There were 59 members at the first session of the House of Representatives. Today the House of Representatives consists of 435 members divided among the 50 states. Members of this house are elected every two years and must be at least 25 years of age. Also they must be a U.S citizen for at least seven years. The House has quite a few powers such as initiating revenue bills, and
The Legislative Branch
Tiara Abrams
American Government
Mr. DiCurcio
6 December 2010
Outline
THESIS: The Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate which forms the United States Congress; the Constitution grants Congress the single authority to pass legislation and declare war, the right to approve or reject Presidential appointments, and significant investigative powers. I. What is the Legislative Branch?
A. It includes the House of Representatives and the Senate (Congress).
B. The requirements for both chambers.
C. It makes the laws. II. The Legislative Process
A. The first step in the legislative process is the introduction of a bill to Congress.
B. A bill must pass through both houses of Congress before it goes to the President for consideration. III. Powers Of Congress
A. All legislative powers in the government are controlled by Congress; making new laws or changing existing laws.
B. The powers of Congress fall into three categories: special, implied, and expressed.
Our Government:
The Legislative Branch
What is the Legislative Branch?
Article I of the Constitution talks about the Legislative Branch. The Legislative Branch is the branch of the federal and state governments empowered to make the laws that are the enforced by the executive branch and interpreted by the judicial branch. The Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate which forms U.S. Congress. If a state's population increases, that means the number of representatives increases also. There were 59 members at the first session of the House of Representatives. Today the House of Representatives consists of 435 members divided among the 50 states. Members of this house are elected every two years and must be at least 25 years of age. Also they must be a U.S citizen for at least seven years. The House has quite a few powers such as initiating revenue bills, and
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