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The Legislative Branch I. Major body = Congress 1. Role a. Make laws 2. Purpose a. Maintain a representative form of government -”Government that represents the People…”

II. Two Houses of Congress House of Representatives Senate I I 435 members 100 members # determined by population 2 per State

III. Rules and Plans for Congress 1. Meet in Capitol Building a. Washington D.C. b. At least once per year 2. Regulate rules of Congress 3. No arrests while in session 4. Keep “Congressional Record” a. Record of daily activities The fresco on the dome, called the "Apotheosis of Washington," was completed by Constantino Brumidi in 1865.

House vs. Senate House of Reps. Senate 435 members (by population) 100 members (2 / state) Leader: Speaker of the House Leader: Vice President Article I Section II Article I Section III Power of Impeachment Jury in Impeachment Pass bills into laws Pass Bills into laws Select President in tie Approve federal officers 25 yrs. or older 30 yrs. Or older U.S. Citizen for 7 yrs U.S. Citizen for 9 yrs Live in State Live in State 2 year term 6 year term Start Revenue bills ($) Vacancies filled by Governor