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Legislative Branch
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Ratification 9/13 states needed to approve the Constitution
Federalists in favor of ratification
Anti-federalists not in favor of ratification thought it gave too much power to the federal gov’t
Federalist Papers series of papers published to support Federalist ideas
PASSING THE CONSTITUTION
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JOB
Makes the laws
It is made up of 2 Houses
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Lower House
House of Representatives
435
How Many?
Leader
All members have 2 year terms
Speaker of the House
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Membership• Each member represents a
district of approximately 500,000 people
Currently there is:
233 – Republicans 200 – Democrats 0 – Independents 2 – Vacancy
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Western NY Representatives
Louise Slaughter
Chris Collins
Brian Higgins
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http://www.the-leader.com/news/x760600135/New-Congressional-district-map-presents-challenges-to-incumbents?photo=0
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Speaker of the House
• Highest ranking officer
• John Boehner (R-Ohio)
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Qualifications
• Must be at least 25 years old
• Must be a U.S. citizen for 7 yrs
•Resident of the district
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Duties – Powers of the House
• Bring up impeachment charges
• All revenue/money bills (proposals to become laws) start in the House
• Choose president if electoral college has no majority
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Upper House
Senate
100
How Many?
Leaders
All members have 6 year terms
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Membership• 100 members in the Senate• Each state has 2 Senators
1/3 elected every 2 years
Currently there is:
52 – Democrats 46 – Republicans 2 – Independents
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2010_Senate_election_map.svg
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Harry Reid (D) – Nevada• Senate Majority
Leader
• He is the Senate Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell (R) – KY
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New York Senators
Kirsten Gillibrand(D)
Chuck Shumer (D)
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QualificationsQualifications• Must be 30 years old
• Must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years
• Resident of the state representing
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Duties
• Serve as jury for impeachment trial
• Ratify all treaties (2/3 vote)
• Approve appointments by President
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Powers of Congress
• Taxation• Declare War• Commerce• Money• Credit• Post Office• International laws
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Elastic Clause
• Aka: Necessary & Proper Clause “Congress can make all laws that are necessary & proper”
• Gives Congress the ability to expand, or stretch its specific powers to meet needs of a changing society