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NextHow many members are in The House of Representatives?365100435The Legislative BranchThe House of Representatives435 membersNumber varies by stateCongressional Districts The Legislative BranchQualifications for being a Representative25 years oldCitizen of U.S. for 7 yearsLive in state being representedServe a two-year termThe Legislative BranchMain Officers in the HouseSpeaker of the House: John Boehner (R) Majority Leader: Eric Cantor (R)Majority Whip: Kevin McCarthy (R)Democratic Leader: Nancy Pelosi (D)Democratic Whip: Steny Hoyer (D) The Legislative BranchThe Senate100 membersTwo per stateNot affected by populationThe Legislative BranchQualifications for Senators30 years oldCitizen of U.S. for 9 yearsLive in state being representedServe six-year terms The Legislative BranchMain officers in the SenatePresident: Joe Biden (D)President pro tempore: Daniel Inouye (D)Majority Leader: Harry Reid (D)Minority Leader: Mitch McConnell (R) The Legislative Branch


The Legislative Branch. Legislative Branch: Inception The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan The “Great Compromise” Bicameral legislature: the House.

The Legislative Branch. Legislative Branch: Inception The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan The “Great Compromise” Bicameral legislature: the House.

Legislative Branch. Bicameral Legislature House Senate.

Legislative Branch. Bicameral Legislature House Senate.

Rethinking Bicameral Strength

Rethinking Bicameral Strength

Presentation Pro American Government Congress. 123 Go To Section: 4 The Constitution creates a bicameral (two house) legislature for three reasons: Two.

Presentation Pro American Government Congress. 123 Go To Section: 4 The Constitution creates a bicameral (two house) legislature for three reasons: Two.

Chapter 2 – AP GoPo. Representative Government Bicameral Legislature – House of Commons and House of Lords Worked to limit monarch Limited government.

Chapter 2 – AP GoPo. Representative Government Bicameral Legislature – House of Commons and House of Lords Worked to limit monarch Limited government.

CHAPTER 5 NOTES CONGRESS Hawksworth-2012. Congress The United States Congress is a Bicameral legislature-it is made up of two houses: Senate .

CHAPTER 5 NOTES CONGRESS Hawksworth-2012. Congress The United States Congress is a Bicameral legislature-it is made up of two houses: Senate .

Second Nine Weeks Exam Study Guide Review. Describe Georgia’s first government as a royal colony? The government had a bicameral legislature representing.

Second Nine Weeks Exam Study Guide Review. Describe Georgia’s first government as a royal colony? The government had a bicameral legislature representing.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - Sebastian Charter Junior …scjh.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1112915/Image/Teachers/Civics in... · course of action. SS ... Section 1 bicameral legislature

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT - Sebastian Charter Junior …scjh.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1112915/Image/Teachers/Civics in... · course of action. SS ... Section 1 bicameral legislature

Congress A Bicameral Congress Historical Reasoning – The Framers chose to create a bicameral legislature because that is what they were familiar with.

Congress A Bicameral Congress Historical Reasoning – The Framers chose to create a bicameral legislature because that is what they were familiar with.

Historical: Theoretical: Practical: Chap 10. 1 Reasons For a Reasons For a National Legislature Bicameral Congress.

Historical: Theoretical: Practical: Chap 10. 1 Reasons For a Reasons For a National Legislature Bicameral Congress.

Voting in the Bicameral Congress: Large Majorities as a Signal of … · 2012. 6. 26. · bicameral legislature can amount to more than a sequence of separate chambers. If at least

Voting in the Bicameral Congress: Large Majorities as a Signal of … · 2012. 6. 26. · bicameral legislature can amount to more than a sequence of separate chambers. If at least

The Legislative Branch. 2 Legislative Branch: Inception The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan The “Great Compromise” Bicameral legislature: the House.

The Legislative Branch. 2 Legislative Branch: Inception The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan The “Great Compromise” Bicameral legislature: the House.

The Legislative Branch. The Legislative branch Bicameral legislature? Two houses (chambers) The United States House of Representatives The United States.

The Legislative Branch. The Legislative branch Bicameral legislature? Two houses (chambers) The United States House of Representatives The United States.

U.S. Congress is a bicameral legislature legislature consisting of 2 houses House of Representatives & the U.S. Senate.

U.S. Congress is a bicameral legislature legislature consisting of 2 houses House of Representatives & the U.S. Senate.

THE CONGRESS THE FOUNDERS’ DOMINANT BRANCH?. Bicameral Legislature Compromise at the Constitutional Convention (representation of large vs. small.

THE CONGRESS THE FOUNDERS’ DOMINANT BRANCH?. Bicameral Legislature Compromise at the Constitutional Convention (representation of large vs. small.

How Congress is Organized. Congress is a Bicameral- a 2 house legislature. Senate- The upper house. House of Representatives is called the lower House.

How Congress is Organized. Congress is a Bicameral- a 2 house legislature. Senate- The upper house. House of Representatives is called the lower House.

Topic 2 Origins of American Government - Mr. Taylor - … · 2017-09-18 · • Evolved the “bicameral” or two -house legislature. ... • Growing Colonial Unity – Early Attempts

Topic 2 Origins of American Government - Mr. Taylor - … · 2017-09-18 · • Evolved the “bicameral” or two -house legislature. ... • Growing Colonial Unity – Early Attempts

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Karl Hedrick

The U.S. Congress: The People’s Branch The Role of Congress A Bicameral Legislature Senate vs. House Organization & Leadership The Committee System Lame.

The U.S. Congress: The People’s Branch The Role of Congress A Bicameral Legislature Senate vs. House Organization & Leadership The Committee System Lame.

The Legislative Branch Making the Laws. Bicameral Legislature Power is shared between the two houses. Requirements for each house differ. Each house has.

The Legislative Branch Making the Laws. Bicameral Legislature Power is shared between the two houses. Requirements for each house differ. Each house has.