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The Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch. Article One of the United States Constitution. Powers & Duties Structure & Organization. * Main responsibility of this branch is to make laws ( ie . legis : law) * The head of this branch is Congress. Structure and Organization. *Bicameral – two houses.

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The Legislative Branch

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  1. The Legislative Branch Article One of the United States Constitution

  2. Powers & DutiesStructure & Organization * Main responsibility of this branch is to make laws (ie. legis: law) * The head of this branch is Congress

  3. Structure and Organization *Bicameral – two houses CONGRESS HOUSE OF REPRSENTATIVES SENATE

  4. Structure and Organization • There are 100 Senators – 2 per state • There are 435 Representatives – the number per state is determined by population which is counted every ten years through a census

  5. Apportionment is the redistribution of the seats following the census.

  6. Powers and Duties • Senators represent the members of the ENTIRE state • Representatives represent the member of their CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

  7. Pennsylvania Senators Robert Casey, Jr. (D) Pat Toomey (R)

  8. PA 5th District Representative Glenn, “G.T.”, Thompson (R)

  9. Terms • Members of the House are elected by voters to serve a two year term. They may serve an unlimited amount of terms. • Members of the Senate are elected by the voters to serve a six year term. They may also serve an unlimited amount of terms.

  10. Terms • All members of the House are up for election every two years. • Only 1/3 of the Senate is up for election every two years.

  11. Qualifications Senate House of Reps. Live in the state they represent Must be at least 30 years old Must be a U.S. citizen for nine years Live in the state they represent Must be at least 25 years old Must be a U.S. citizen for seven years

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