The Legislative Branch

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The Legislative Branch Congress

The Lawmakers 1. The Legislative Branch creates laws 1. It is also called “Congress” 2. Consists of two “houses” 1. Senate 2. House of Representatives Sometimes called “The House”

House vs. Senate House of Representatives Senate Larger, therefore individual members are less powerful Senate Smaller, therefore individual members are more powerful Vs.

Important People: House Speaker of the House 3rd in line of succession for the Presidency Leader of the majority party (party with the most seats) Presides over and keeps order in the House Names members of committees Signs all bills and resolutions passed by the House John Boehner (R) Speaker of the House 2010-2012

House con’t. Majority Leader Minority Leader Whips 2nd in Party (under Speaker) Works with the Speaker to coordinate and maintain support for legislation Works to advance the goals of the majority party Minority Leader Leader of minority party Protects rights of the minority party to be heard Works to advance the goals of the minority party Whips Assist leaders Help promote party unity in voting Eric Cantor (R) House Maj. Ldr 2010-2012 Nancy Pelosi (D) House Min. Ldr 2010-2012 Kevin McCarthy (R) House Maj. Whip 2010-2012 Steny Hoyer (D) House Min. Whip 2010-2012

Important People: Senate President of the Senate Vice President of the U.S. Similar duties to Speaker of the House Does not vote on bill unless there is a tie Majority Leader Serves as President Pro Tempore when V.P. is absent Similar duties to House Maj. Ldr. Minority Leader Similar duties to House Min. Ldr Whips Similar duties to House whips Joe Biden (D) Vice President 2008-2012 Harry Reid (D) Senate Maj. Ldr 2010-2012 Mitch McConnell (R) Senate Min. Ldr 2010-2012