Branches of the U.S. Government Legislative

Congress Made up of the All offices in Congress are elected positions

The House of Representatives Members serve There is no term limit The number of Reps from each state are determined by population

The House of Representatives Speaker of the House – Elected, usually from the Responsible for calling for votes, deciding what bills are presented, etc.

The House of Representatives Requirements Be a citizen of the U.S. Must live in the state you represent

The Senate More “prestigious” of the two sections Members serve No term limit Elections held every 2 years,

The Senate President of the Senate – Majority leader – Highest position in the Senate Minority leader – Second highest position

The Senate Requirements Be a citizen from the U.S. Must live in the state you represent

The Senate Powers – The Senate has more powers than the House Ratifies (agrees to) treaties Confirms or rejects presidential appointments Conducts impeachment trials for the

Powers of Congress Decides how the government spends money Controls business between the states