LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES

Part 1 – Legislative Branch BasicsPart 2 – SenatePart 3 – House of RepresentativesPart 4 – How a Bill becomes a lawPart 5 – Powers of CongressPart 6 – Organization of CongressPart 7 – Congressional Benefits

Part 1 – Legislative Branch BasicsPart 2 – SenatePart 3 – House of RepresentativesPart 4 – How a Bill becomes a lawPart 5 – Powers of CongressPart 6 – Organization of CongressPart 7 – Congressional Benefits

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES

The Legislative Branch was influenced by events in the past:- Roman Senate (Representative Democracy)- Parliament (1265), lawmaking body of England. Bicameral Legislature - House of Lords and House of Commons- Early America * House of Burgesses (1619), 1st elected lawmaking body in the Colonies.(Jamestown Colony) * 13 Colonies used Colonial Assemblies to make laws. * First / Second Continental Congress, held in Philadelphia. (1774 - 1781). * Articles of Confederation (1781) Unicameral Legislature.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES1. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BASICS1. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BASICS

The first Congress met in New York City on March 4th, 1789, then it was moved to Philadelphia, finally to Washington D.C. in the Capitol Building. (1800)A term of Congress last for two years, each term has 2 sessions. A session begins on January 3rd, odd years (20thAmendment),

sessions last until Congress adjourns (ends their meeting).Jan 3rd, 2014 (113th Term, 2nd Session)

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES1. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BASICS1. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BASICS

THE UNITED STATES CAPITOLTHE UNITED STATES CAPITOL

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES1. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BASICS1. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BASICS

Article I describes the Legislative Branch, its main job is to create / make our Federal laws. Article I has 10 Sections. It isthe largest Article in the Constitution.

Article I describes the Legislative Branch, its main job is to create / make our Federal laws. Article I has 10 Sections. It isthe largest Article in the Constitution.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES

The Legislative Branch is headed by Congress. It is a bicameral legislature made up of two chambers. Senate and House of Representatives.The U.S. Congress was created at the Constitutional Convention (1787) from the Great Compromise.

The Legislative Branch is headed by Congress. It is a bicameral legislature made up of two chambers. Senate and House of Representatives.The U.S. Congress was created at the Constitutional Convention (1787) from the Great Compromise.

1. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BASICS1. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BASICS

The Senate is the upper house of Congress. Representation is equal as suggested in the small state or New Jersey Plan. Every state is given 2 Senators. 100 total Senators.26 Senators in 1789.

The Senate is the upper house of Congress. Representation is equal as suggested in the small state or New Jersey Plan. Every state is given 2 Senators. 100 total Senators.26 Senators in 1789.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES2. SENATE2. SENATE

Senators serve a 6 year term, no term limits. 30 year old age requirement.Must be a citizen for 9 years.Arizona's Two U.S. Senators:

John McCainJeff Flake

Senators serve a 6 year term, no term limits. 30 year old age requirement.Must be a citizen for 9 years.Arizona's Two U.S. Senators:

John McCainJeff Flake

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES2. SENATE2. SENATE

U.S. Senators were originally chosen by a States Congress. The 17th Amendment (1913) changed that, Senators are now chosen by popular votes by the whole state.Staggered Terms means that 1/3 or 33 of the total number of Senators 100, take office every 2 years.

U.S. Senators were originally chosen by a States Congress. The 17th Amendment (1913) changed that, Senators are now chosen by popular votes by the whole state.Staggered Terms means that 1/3 or 33 of the total number of Senators 100, take office every 2 years.

2. SENATE2. SENATELEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES

The Senate has the power to: Approve treaties – agreements with other countries. The President makes the agreement but it must be approved by the Senate.Approve who the President picks for the Supreme Court, Ambassadors, and Cabinet (15) members. Advisors to the President.

The Senate has the power to: Approve treaties – agreements with other countries. The President makes the agreement but it must be approved by the Senate.Approve who the President picks for the Supreme Court, Ambassadors, and Cabinet (15) members. Advisors to the President.

2. SENATE2. SENATELEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES

Hold impeachment trials. Impeachment is the process of trying to remove a government official from office. The House of Representatives must vote to decide if there is enough evidence to move to an impeachment trial. If a 2/3 vote of the Senate votes “Guilty” the person is removed. 2 Presidents went through impeachment trials, both were found “Not Guilty”. Andrew Johnson (1868) Bill Clinton (1999)

Hold impeachment trials. Impeachment is the process of trying to remove a government official from office. The House of Representatives must vote to decide if there is enough evidence to move to an impeachment trial. If a 2/3 vote of the Senate votes “Guilty” the person is removed. 2 Presidents went through impeachment trials, both were found “Not Guilty”. Andrew Johnson (1868) Bill Clinton (1999)

2. SENATE2. SENATELEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES

SENATESENATE

The House of Representatives is the lower house of Congress. Representation is based on population, suggested in the large state or Virginia Plan.The total number of Representatives in Congress is 435. (1913)

The House of Representatives is the lower house of Congress. Representation is based on population, suggested in the large state or Virginia Plan.The total number of Representatives in Congress is 435. (1913)

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Representatives serve a 2 year term, no term limits. 25 year old age requirement.Must be a citizen for 7 years.Arizona's 9 Representatives: Kirkpatrick SchweikertBarber Pastor Grijalva FranksGosar* SinemaSalmon

Representatives serve a 2 year term, no term limits. 25 year old age requirement.Must be a citizen for 7 years.Arizona's 9 Representatives: Kirkpatrick SchweikertBarber Pastor Grijalva FranksGosar* SinemaSalmon

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Every ten years a census or population count is taken. 1St Census taken in 1790.Using this information the number of Representatives a state gets is determined.1 Representative = 700,000 people

Every ten years a census or population count is taken. 1St Census taken in 1790.Using this information the number of Representatives a state gets is determined.1 Representative = 700,000 people

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Representatives are elected by popular vote from their Congressional Districts.All 435 Representatives come up for election every 2 years.An incumbent is someone who currently in that office running again for the same office.All Congressional Districts are roughly equal in population.

Representatives are elected by popular vote from their Congressional Districts.All 435 Representatives come up for election every 2 years.An incumbent is someone who currently in that office running again for the same office.All Congressional Districts are roughly equal in population.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Arizona’s 4th congressional district election, 2012[38]

Party Candidate Votes % ±%

  Republican Paul Gosar 162,907 67.10% +0.16%

  Democratic Johnnie Robinson 69,154 28.36% -1.03%

  Libertarian Joe Pamelia 9,306 3.81% +0.85%

  Independent Richard Grayson 2,393 0.98% +0.98%

Turnout 243,760    

         

The process of making Congressional Districts after a census is called Reapportionment. (apportionment)Gerrymandering is the redrawing or reapportioning of the lines to favor a certain political party or group. Gerrymandering is named after Governor Eldridge Gerry of Massachusetts in 1812.

The process of making Congressional Districts after a census is called Reapportionment. (apportionment)Gerrymandering is the redrawing or reapportioning of the lines to favor a certain political party or group. Gerrymandering is named after Governor Eldridge Gerry of Massachusetts in 1812.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The House of Representatives has the power to:Start the impeachment process. The House of Representatives decides if there is enough evidence to have an impeachment trial in the Senate. The House has begun 19 impeachments the Senate has removed 8.Choose the President if no one gets a majority of the electoral votes. This is called a deadlock, happened in 1800 and 1824.

The House of Representatives has the power to:Start the impeachment process. The House of Representatives decides if there is enough evidence to have an impeachment trial in the Senate. The House has begun 19 impeachments the Senate has removed 8.Choose the President if no one gets a majority of the electoral votes. This is called a deadlock, happened in 1800 and 1824.

INTRO TO 3 BRANCHES OF GOVT

3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Start all appropriation bills. Only the House of Representatives has the power to start a bill in Congress that deals with the spending or funding of money.This is why more bills begin in the House of Representatives.

Start all appropriation bills. Only the House of Representatives has the power to start a bill in Congress that deals with the spending or funding of money.This is why more bills begin in the House of Representatives.

INTRO TO 3 BRANCHES OF GOVT

3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES3. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

# Date of Impeachment Accused Office Result

1 July 7, 1797William Blount

United States Senator (Tennessee)

Dismissed on January 14, 1799

2 March 2, 1803 John PickeringJudge (District of New Hampshire)

Removed on March 12, 1804

3 March 12, 1804Samuel Chase

Associate Justice (Supreme Court of the United States)

Acquitted on March 1, 1805

4 April 24, 1830James H. Peck

Judge (District of Missouri)Acquitted on January 31, 1831

5 May 6, 1862West Hughes Humphreys

Judge (Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee)

Removed and disqualified on June 26, 1862

6 February 24, 1868Andrew Johnson

President of the United StatesAcquitted on May 26, 1868

7 February 28, 1873Mark W. Delahay

Judge (District of Kansas)Resigned on December 12, 1873

8 March 2, 1876William W. Belknap

United States Secretary of WarAcquitted after his resignation on August 1, 1876.

9 December 13, 1904 Charles SwayneJudge (Northern District of Florida)

Acquitted on February 27, 1905

# Date of Impeachment Accused Office Result[Note 1]

10 July 11, 1912 Robert W. Archbald

Associate Justice (United States Commerce Court)Judge (Third Circuit Court of Appeals)

Removed and disqualified on January 13, 1913

11 April 1, 1926 George W. EnglishJudge (Eastern District of Illinois)

Resigned on November 4, 1926,roceedings dismissed on December 13, 1926

12 February 24, 1933 Harold LouderbackJudge (Northern District of California)

Acquitted on May 24, 1933

13 March 2, 1936 Halsted L. RitterJudge (Southern District of Florida)

Removed on April 17, 1936

14 July 22, 1986 Harry E. ClaiborneJudge (District of Nevada)

Removed on October 9, 1986

15 August 3, 1988Alcee Hastings

Judge (Southern District of Florida)

Removed on October 20, 1989

16 May 10, 1989Walter Nixon

Chief Judge (Southern District of Mississippi)

Removed on November 3, 1989

17 December 19, 1998Bill Clinton

President of the United States

Acquitted on February 12, 1999

18 June 19, 2009Samuel B. Kent

Judge (Southern District of Texas)

Resigned on June 30, 2009,, proceedings dismissed on July 22, 2009

19 March 11, 2010Thomas Porteous

Judge (Eastern District of Louisiana)

Removed and disqualified on December 8, 2010

House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives

A Federal law begins as a bill. Federal laws affect all the U.S. States the same.

Steps on how a bill becomes a law1. A member of Congress introduces an idea called a bill.Bills can be written by constituents (people represented by members of Congress), special interest groups (groups trying to get a specific bill passed), or members of Congress but must be introduced by a member of Congress.

A Federal law begins as a bill. Federal laws affect all the U.S. States the same.

Steps on how a bill becomes a law1. A member of Congress introduces an idea called a bill.Bills can be written by constituents (people represented by members of Congress), special interest groups (groups trying to get a specific bill passed), or members of Congress but must be introduced by a member of Congress.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES4. BILL BECOMES A LAW4. BILL BECOMES A LAW

2. The bill is then given a number, then read. The bill is put into a committee to be studied. In committee the bill can be pigeonholed (ignored), combined, or sent to a sub-committee.Committees are small groups in either house of Congress.

2. The bill is then given a number, then read. The bill is put into a committee to be studied. In committee the bill can be pigeonholed (ignored), combined, or sent to a sub-committee.Committees are small groups in either house of Congress.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES4. BILL BECOMES A LAW4. BILL BECOMES A LAW

Committees consider thousands of bills every term (2 years). With about 2% becoming a law.3. Committees study the bill. Then they vote on it. If the committee recommends the bill then it goes in front of the whole chamber.

Committees consider thousands of bills every term (2 years). With about 2% becoming a law.3. Committees study the bill. Then they vote on it. If the committee recommends the bill then it goes in front of the whole chamber.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES4. BILL BECOMES A LAW4. BILL BECOMES A LAW

4. In the whole chamber, debates are held, then voted on. If a majority approve the bill it passes the first chamber, it then goes to the other chamber of Congress.5. Bill starts all over again in the other chamber. The bill can be stopped or voted against at any point.

4. In the whole chamber, debates are held, then voted on. If a majority approve the bill it passes the first chamber, it then goes to the other chamber of Congress.5. Bill starts all over again in the other chamber. The bill can be stopped or voted against at any point.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES4. BILL BECOMES A LAW4. BILL BECOMES A LAW

The Speaker of the House sets a time limit for debate and voting on a bill in the House.In the Senate there is no time limit.Members of the Senate can delay a vote on a bill by performing a Filibuster, or holding the floor. 3/5 of the Senate can vote for a Cloture and end a Filibuster.If the bill is changed, the bill must return to its House of Origin. Sometimes a Conference Committee (members of the House and Senate) meets to work out the differences so both Chambers pass the same bill.

The Speaker of the House sets a time limit for debate and voting on a bill in the House.In the Senate there is no time limit.Members of the Senate can delay a vote on a bill by performing a Filibuster, or holding the floor. 3/5 of the Senate can vote for a Cloture and end a Filibuster.If the bill is changed, the bill must return to its House of Origin. Sometimes a Conference Committee (members of the House and Senate) meets to work out the differences so both Chambers pass the same bill.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES4. BILL BECOMES A LAW4. BILL BECOMES A LAW

6. If the same Bill passes both chambers of Congress. The bill then goes to the President.

6. If the same Bill passes both chambers of Congress. The bill then goes to the President.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES4. BILL BECOMES A LAW4. BILL BECOMES A LAW

7. President can:A) Sign the bill it becomes a law. B) Veto or reject the bill then it goes back to the Congress, there Congress can attempt to override or go over the veto with a 2/3rd vote of both chambers of Congress.  If Congress overrides the veto the bill becomes a law.President F. Roosevelt most Vetoes (635)

7. President can:A) Sign the bill it becomes a law. B) Veto or reject the bill then it goes back to the Congress, there Congress can attempt to override or go over the veto with a 2/3rd vote of both chambers of Congress.  If Congress overrides the veto the bill becomes a law.President F. Roosevelt most Vetoes (635)

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES5. BILL BECOMES A LAW5. BILL BECOMES A LAW

Bill becomes a LawBill becomes a Law

C) The President has 10 days to sign or veto the bill , or the bill becomes a law.If the President does not sign the bill in 10 days and Congress adjourns (ends their meeting) that is called a Pocket Veto and the bill does not become a law and cannot be overridden.

C) The President has 10 days to sign or veto the bill , or the bill becomes a law.If the President does not sign the bill in 10 days and Congress adjourns (ends their meeting) that is called a Pocket Veto and the bill does not become a law and cannot be overridden.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES4. BILL BECOMES A LAW4. BILL BECOMES A LAW

Bill becomes a LawBill becomes a Law

Article 1 Section 8 Clauses 1-17 list the Delegated Powers given to Congress. Delegated Powers are powers given only to Congress in the Constitution.They include the power to: •Control finances – Tax, borrow money, Federal Budget -appropriate money (spend), print money, punish counterfeiting (making fake money).

Article 1 Section 8 Clauses 1-17 list the Delegated Powers given to Congress. Delegated Powers are powers given only to Congress in the Constitution.They include the power to: •Control finances – Tax, borrow money, Federal Budget -appropriate money (spend), print money, punish counterfeiting (making fake money).

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES5. POWERS OF CONGRESS5. POWERS OF CONGRESS

They include the power to: •Regulate Trade– Trade between countries (treaties), trade between states (interstate trade), laws protecting inventors.A Patent protects an invention idea. A Copyright protects a form of expression.•Promote Growth – Naturalization (process of becoming a citizen), how new states are made, and the Postal System.

They include the power to: •Regulate Trade– Trade between countries (treaties), trade between states (interstate trade), laws protecting inventors.A Patent protects an invention idea. A Copyright protects a form of expression.•Promote Growth – Naturalization (process of becoming a citizen), how new states are made, and the Postal System.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES5. POWERS OF CONGRESS5. POWERS OF CONGRESS

They include the power to: •Defend our Nation – Declare war, maintain a military.U.S. Congress has declared war 5 times.•Create lower Courts- setting up a Federal Court System.

Supreme Court Courts of Appeals

District Courts

They include the power to: •Defend our Nation – Declare war, maintain a military.U.S. Congress has declared war 5 times.•Create lower Courts- setting up a Federal Court System.

Supreme Court Courts of Appeals

District Courts

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES5. POWERS OF CONGRESS5. POWERS OF CONGRESS

Powers of CongressPowers of Congress

The Elastic Clause found in Article 1 Section 8 Clause 18 stretches the powers of Congress to deal with problems that could not be foreseen. To make laws that are “necessary and proper”.Example: Air travel, computers, internet, cars, weapons….

The Elastic Clause found in Article 1 Section 8 Clause 18 stretches the powers of Congress to deal with problems that could not be foreseen. To make laws that are “necessary and proper”.Example: Air travel, computers, internet, cars, weapons….

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES5. POWERS OF CONGRESS5. POWERS OF CONGRESS

Things Congress cannot doArticle 1 Section 9 list things that Congress cannot make laws about.*Congress could not end slavery or the slave trade until after 1808. 13th Amendment (1865) ended slavery.

Things Congress cannot doArticle 1 Section 9 list things that Congress cannot make laws about.*Congress could not end slavery or the slave trade until after 1808. 13th Amendment (1865) ended slavery.

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Things Congress cannot do - continued

*Congress cannot suspend the right to the Writ of Habeas Corpus, a court order requiring a prisoner to be brought to court and explain why they are being held.

Things Congress cannot do - continued

*Congress cannot suspend the right to the Writ of Habeas Corpus, a court order requiring a prisoner to be brought to court and explain why they are being held.

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Things Congress cannot do - continued

*Congress cannot pass Ex Post Facto Laws, laws punishing someone for a crime before there was even a law against it.* Congress cannot pass or allow Titles of Nobility, a permanent title giving someone more privileges or rights.

Things Congress cannot do - continued

*Congress cannot pass Ex Post Facto Laws, laws punishing someone for a crime before there was even a law against it.* Congress cannot pass or allow Titles of Nobility, a permanent title giving someone more privileges or rights.

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Things Congress cannot do - continued

*Congress cannot pass a Bill of Attainder, a law saying a person or group are guilty of a crime without allowing them the right to a trial. 6th Amendment (1791) – Right to a trial.

Things Congress cannot do - continued

*Congress cannot pass a Bill of Attainder, a law saying a person or group are guilty of a crime without allowing them the right to a trial. 6th Amendment (1791) – Right to a trial.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES5. POWERS OF CONGRESS5. POWERS OF CONGRESS

Political PartiesIn the United States there are two major Political Parties, Democrats (1828) and Republicans (1856). Political Parties (factions)are groups with like interests that try to get their members into political offices.Partisan – support 1 political party.Bipartisan – support 2 political partiesNonpartisan – support no political party.

Political PartiesIn the United States there are two major Political Parties, Democrats (1828) and Republicans (1856). Political Parties (factions)are groups with like interests that try to get their members into political offices.Partisan – support 1 political party.Bipartisan – support 2 political partiesNonpartisan – support no political party.

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Political Parties

Political Parties - continued

Political Parties have a major influence onwhat laws and actions get passed by Congress.The Political Party with a majority of members in a chamber of Congress is called the Majority Party.The Majority Party selects who will leadcommittees and can control the debate and voting on a bill. The Minority Party has fewer members in a chamber in Congress.

Political Parties - continued

Political Parties have a major influence onwhat laws and actions get passed by Congress.The Political Party with a majority of members in a chamber of Congress is called the Majority Party.The Majority Party selects who will leadcommittees and can control the debate and voting on a bill. The Minority Party has fewer members in a chamber in Congress.

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Political Parties

Political Parties - continued

The Democratic Party is the majority party in the Senate. The Republican Party is the majority party in the House.Political Parties choose leaders in Congress to manage the party, the leaders are called Majority and Minority Leaders.The job of the Whip makes sure members from their political parties are present to vote and vote the way the party wants them to vote.

Political Parties - continued

The Democratic Party is the majority party in the Senate. The Republican Party is the majority party in the House.Political Parties choose leaders in Congress to manage the party, the leaders are called Majority and Minority Leaders.The job of the Whip makes sure members from their political parties are present to vote and vote the way the party wants them to vote.

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The current Political Party breakdown in Congress.

Senate HouseRepublicans 45 232Democrats 53 200Independents 2 0 (3 vacant)

100 435

The current Political Party breakdown in Congress.

Senate HouseRepublicans 45 232Democrats 53 200Independents 2 0 (3 vacant)

100 435

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SenateThe Vice-President is the President of the Senate, presiding over the Senate, but onlyvotes in case of a tie - 242 times. Joe Biden (D)President Pro Tempore serves as President ofthe Senate when the Vice- President is not there. Patrick Leahy (D)The real power in the Senate is with MajorityLeader – Harry Reid (D)

SenateThe Vice-President is the President of the Senate, presiding over the Senate, but onlyvotes in case of a tie - 242 times. Joe Biden (D)President Pro Tempore serves as President ofthe Senate when the Vice- President is not there. Patrick Leahy (D)The real power in the Senate is with MajorityLeader – Harry Reid (D)

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House of RepresentativesSpeaker of the House presides over theHouse of Representatives. John Boehner (R)Current House Majority Leader – Eric Cantor (R)Nancy Pelosi served as Speaker of the House from 2006 – 2012, the only women in history to hold that position.

House of RepresentativesSpeaker of the House presides over theHouse of Representatives. John Boehner (R)Current House Majority Leader – Eric Cantor (R)Nancy Pelosi served as Speaker of the House from 2006 – 2012, the only women in history to hold that position.

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BenefitsCurrent salary for members of Congress - $174,000 yearly. Members receive free travel to home state, and have an office staff budget. Also, the franking privilege, which is when members of Congress get free use of the postal system. Members of Congress get to use the Library of Congress for research and development of bills.

BenefitsCurrent salary for members of Congress - $174,000 yearly. Members receive free travel to home state, and have an office staff budget. Also, the franking privilege, which is when members of Congress get free use of the postal system. Members of Congress get to use the Library of Congress for research and development of bills.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES7. CONGRESSIONAL BENEFITS7. CONGRESSIONAL BENEFITS

PunishmentsMembers of Congress may be expelled or removed from office for serious crimes. To punish less serious crimes the Congress may censure a person, which is to publicly embarrass a person for doing something wrong.

PunishmentsMembers of Congress may be expelled or removed from office for serious crimes. To punish less serious crimes the Congress may censure a person, which is to publicly embarrass a person for doing something wrong.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH NOTES7. CONGRESSIONAL BENEFITS7. CONGRESSIONAL BENEFITS

THE END

In order to remove someone from office through impeachment it takes this fraction of vote on the Senate?

A) 1/3B) 2/3 C) 3/5D) 3/4

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B) 2/3

If no Presidential Candidate wins a majority of Electoral Votes it is called a

A) ImpeachmentB) TreatyC) DeadlockD) none of these

Class

C) Deadlock

The power to approve a Presidential appointment to the Supreme Court is given to who?

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B) Senate

A) House of RepresentativesB) SenateC) Vice President D) None of these

The process of redrawing Congressional Districts every 10 years is called?

Class

D) None of these

A) GerrymanderingB) CensusC) RecallD) None of these