Legislative Branch
Where is congress located (building)
Capital
What is the total number of representatives in the House
435
How many senators does the state of Texas have
2
law
It all starts with an
Idea
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch
To Make Laws
How long do representatives serve?
2 Years
How long do senators serve?
6 Years
If a president regects a bill it is called a
veto
What is another word for the House and Senate
Congress
The Numbers of Representatives was based on
Population
Who breaks ties
Vice president/ JD Vance
How many chambers does the bill have to go through before it gets to the president
Both, 2
Congress is a _________ legislature
Bicameral
What is the title of the person in charge of the House
Speaker of the House
How many votes does the Senate have to have to vote a pres out of office
2/3
This is made up of both Senate and house to hash out any differences in a bill
conference committee
simple majority, 50%
The Legislative Branch makes up how many people
535 or 536
Vicente Gonzlez, Monica De la Cruz
What is one of the special responsibilities of the senate
remove president from office; approve presidental appointments
Before a bill moves to the house floor it has to go through a
Standing committee; special committee
congress can override a veto as long as what percent or fraction of congress agrees
2/3 or 66