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The Legislative Branch Congress

U.S. Capitol

What is government itself? One of the greatest reflections on human nature. If men were angels, no government would be necessary…James Madison

Article I House of Representatives 435 members 2 yr terms Reapportioned every 10 yrs –Redistricting! See Gerry 25 yrs old, citizen for 7, live in state Organized by party –Leaders & Whips Speaker of House – John Boehner (R) Strict Rules Senate 100 members 6 yr terms 30 yrs old, citizen for 9, live in state Organized by party –Leaders & Whips Majority leader – Harry Reid (D) Minority Leader- Mitch McConnell (R) Loose Rules

Powers of Congress Expressed Powers –Tax, Money, Trade, Declare War, Copyrights, etc Implied Powers – “Necessary & Proper” Clause –Paying for things Checks & Balances –Amendments –Impeachment –Appointments –Treaties –Investigatory Powers

Committees

Legislation and Oversight Standing Committee –Separate subject matter committees Joint Committee –House and Senate share membership i.e.--taxation Conference Committee –Two bills must become one/ compromise bills Select Committee –Specific reason Assignments –House- two committees and four subcommittees –Senate- three committees and seven subcommittees

Committees Committees also perform oversight if and when a bill ever becomes law Committee chairpersons—seniority prevails but majority caucuses now can choose chairpersons Caucuses vs. Party Leadership –Legislators can ban together under an “ideological flag” Black Caucus, Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Gun Control, etc.