5.3 Virtual Lesson

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Congress is in the

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branch. Their main job is to​ ​

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. Congress is divided into two houses: the ​ ​

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and the House of Representatives. Each state has ​

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Senators and each state’s number of members in the House of Representatives is based on its​

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.

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Legislative

Make Laws

Senate

two

population

geography

Interpret Laws

Judicial

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Simple rules, less formal

100 members who each serve 6 year terms

Majority lederr's control the flow of bills

Unlimited debates and filibustering

Vice President presides over sessions

Benefits include paid postage, legal exceptions, Gym

Whips assist with party discipline

Elected by the American people

435 members who each serve 2 year terms

Short, structured debate

More complex rules, more formal atmosphere

House Speaker presides over sessions

Place each item in the correct section of the diagram

Senate

Both

House

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Why should congress have the power of the purse?