THE CONSTITUTION
The Legislative Branch
EQ: What are the powers of the Legislative Branch?
The Legislative branch makes the laws in our government. It is bicameral, meaning it is split into two houses. Lawmaking is extremely powerful so divide that power man.
COMBINED POWERS
Raise Taxes and Revenue
Raise Taxes and Revenue
Set Up the Post Office
COMBINED POWERS
Raise Taxes and Revenue
Set Up the Post Office
Declare War
COMBINED POWERS
Raise Taxes and Revenue
Set Up the Post Office
Declare War
Set Up Courts
COMBINED POWERS
Raise Taxes and Revenue
Set Up the Post Office
Declare War
Set Up Courts
Regulate Commerce
COMBINED POWERS
Raise Taxes and Revenue
Set Up the Post Office
Declare War
Set Up Courts
Regulate Commerce
Set Laws for Naturalization
COMBINED POWERS
Raise Taxes and Revenue
Set Up the Post Office
Declare War
Set Up Courts
Regulate Commerce
Set Laws for Naturalization
Run Washington D.C.
COMBINED POWERS
Raise Taxes and Revenue
Set Up the Post Office
Declare War
Set Up Courts
Regulate Commerce
Set Laws for Naturalization
Run Washington D.C.
Establish Patents
COMBINED POWERS
Raise Taxes and Revenue
Set Up the Post Office
Declare War
Set Up Courts
Regulate Commerce
Set Laws for Naturalization
Run Washington D.C.
Establish Patents
Punish Pirates
COMBINED POWERS
To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof
Those are the “enumerated powers” but Congress has all powers “necessary and proper” as well.
HOW OUR LAWS ARE MADE
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No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law
The government cannot spend money without Congressional approval – even the president!
Budget Powers
Now, pres writes budget, congress approves.
Now, pres writes budget, congress approves.
Now, pres writes budget, congress approves.
Now, pres writes budget, congress approves.
Now the president proposes a budget for Congress to approve.
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water
Congress declares war, presidents run them.
War Powers
HOW DOES THAT WORK?
1775
Hey Congress, I have 8,000 dudes. Britain has 2,000. Can I free Boston?
No, it would break stuff.
K, bai.
June 27, 2021
Speaker of the House: Leader of majority party. Very powerful positions which decides procedures, speaking orders, etc.
BASICS
MEMBERS
TERM LENGTH
LEADER
435
2 Years
Speaker of the House
100
6 Years
Vice President
(President Pro-Tempore)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SENATE
REQUIREMENTS
AGE
CITIZENSHIP YEARS
RESIDENCY
25
7
In State (Region not required)
30
9
In State
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SENATE
POWERS
Start Appropriations (Budget) Bills
Select President in Electoral Ties
Bring Articles of Impeachment
Approve Treaties
Approve Presidential Appointments
Serve as Jury in Impeachment Trials
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SENATE
Brain
Snack
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Powers of Congress
Way the House and Senate differ
Major steps in creating a law