Mr. Dowling
The Legislative Branch

What is the structure of the legislative branch of government?

Separation of Powers-principle by which the powers of government are divided among separate branches.

Legislative Branch-makes laws
Executive Branch-enforces laws
Judicial Branch-interprets laws

Legislative Branch

Bicameral-two houses-Senate and The House of Representatives

	House of Representatives	Senate
Candidates' Requirements	25 years old Citizen for 7 years Resident of state	30 years old Citizen for 9 years Resident of state
Term of Office	2 years No limits	6 years No limits
Number of Members	435 Representatives divided according to population	100 2 from each state
Impeachment Powers	Brings charges of impeachment	Senate sits as jury in the case 2/3 vote
Your Current Representation	Gary Ackerman	Charles Schumer Kirsten Gillebrand

Powers of Congress-taxation, regulation of commerce, patents and copyrights, declaration of war, impeachment

Elastic clause-"necessary and proper clause"-allows for future generations to expand the meaning of the Constitution

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