Role of Legislative Branch
Before a bill becomes a law, it must pass through these two parts of congress.
What are the House of Representatives and the Senate?
The main function of the U.S Congress is..
Congress makes laws and oversees the other branches of government.
This room is where all 435 representatives meet to debate ideas and vote on bills.
The House Chamber
This Louisiana congressman survived a 2017 shooting at a congressional baseball game and is known for his conservative positions on fiscal responsibility, taxes, and gun rights.
Steve Scalise
Congress controls these two major financial responsibilities for the nation.
What are spending and taxing policies?
Who leads the U.S Senate and what special role does the Vice President have?
The Senate is led by Schumer and McConnell, and the Vice President breaks ties.
Most new bills begin here before moving on to the Senate.
The Legislative Process
This Louisiana congressman who has been serving since 2017, became Speaker of the House in 2023 and is known for his strong conservative views and emphasis on traditional values and faith.
Mike Johnson
This power allows Congress to make sure laws are being interpreted and carried out correctly by the executive branch
What is oversight?
How many members are in the U.S. Senate, and what are their term lengths?
The Senate has 100 members who each serve six-year terms.
Also called the “Hall of the House,” this large assembly room is located in the center of the U.S. Capitol’s south wing.
The House Chamber
This is Tom Emmer's current role in Congress where he helps his party vote on legislation.
House Majority Whip
This chamber of congress has the power to confirm or reject presidential appointments for federal judges and the Supreme Court.
What is the senate?
Who is the leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and what responsibilities does this leader have?
The leader is Speaker Mike Johnson, who runs debates, sets the agenda, and organizes the chamber.
This chamber is used for this important event where the President speaks directly to Congress and the nation.
State of Union address
This is the number of the New York District that Hakeem Jeffries has represented since 2013 that covers parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
Congress can oversee the executive branch through these two methods to ensure laws are applied correctly.
What are investigations and hearings?
The 2 major powers in the U.S House of Representatives are
The House makes laws and controls the budget. It can also start impeachment.
In the House Chamber, representatives speak on behalf of these people, bringing their local concerns to the national stage.
Their constituents
She is recognized as one of the main leaders of the democratic party in Washington D.C. and focuses on family issues, children’s safety, and equal rights.
Katherine Clark