Congress Who Does What?

Members represent an entire state (They Represent…)

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

Bills about taxes and money must start here (Role in Lawmaking)

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

Approves presidential appointments (Special Duties)

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

Members represent citizens who live in their district (They Represent…)

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

Serve two-year terms (They Represent…)

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

Passes bills to the president to become laws (Role in Lawmaking)

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

There are 100 members of this chamber (Size)

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

Can override a presidential veto with a ⅔ vote of support (Checks & Balances)

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

Must be at least 25 to serve in this chamber (Who Qualifies?)

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both

Leader is called the “speaker” (Leader)

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Both