Civics

• Legislative Branch


  The branch of government responsible for making laws
• Congress


  The legislative branch of the federal government of the United States
• Parts of Congress


  • House of Representatives
  • Senate
• House of Representatives


  Made up of members who are elected to represent the people of a congressional district
• Senate


  Made up of two senators from each state
• Congressional district


  A geographical area within a state that is represented by a member of the House of Representatives
• Enumerated Powers


  • Powers specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution
• Enumerated Powers


  The powers specifically granted to Congress by the Constitution
• Role of Congress


  To make laws and to represent the interests of the people
• Size of Congress


  The House of Representatives has 435 voting members
• Congress is part of the Constitution
• "We the People"


  The first three words in the preamble of the Constitution
• Congress is the best representation within our federal government of "We the People"
• Congress


  Reflects the will of the people
• Terms for Congress


  Two years for members of the House of Representatives, six years for senators
• Special duties of Congress


  Impeachment of federal officers, approval of presidential appointments, and ratification of treaties
• Horse


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