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Learn about the roles of Congress, the significance of committees, the process of passing bills, and how elected representatives serve their constituents. Dive into the vocabulary of the legislative branch for a comprehensive understanding.
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Vocabulary • session – Congress’s meetings
Vocabulary • Committee – a group of representatives and senators in Congress
Vocabulary • Majority – more than half
Vocabulary • bill – an idea for new laws that is written down and voted on
Vocabulary • Standing committee – House and Senate study group that studies the same problems every year
Vocabulary • constituents – the people who elect a person to public office