Legislative Branch. Ratification 9/13 states needed to approve the Constitution Federalists in favor of ratification Anti-federalists not in favor.
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Legislative Branch
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
JOB
Makes the laws
It is made up of 2 Houses
Lower House
House of Representatives
435
How Many?
Leader
All members have 2 year terms
Speaker of the House
Membership• Each member represents a
district of approximately 500,000 people
Currently there is:
233 – Republicans 200 – Democrats 0 – Independents 2 – Vacancy
Western NY Representatives
Louise Slaughter
Chris Collins
Brian Higgins
http://www.the-leader.com/news/x760600135/New-Congressional-district-map-presents-challenges-to-incumbents?photo=0
Speaker of the House
• Highest ranking officer
• John Boehner (R-Ohio)
Qualifications
• Must be at least 25 years old
• Must be a U.S. citizen for 7 yrs
•Resident of the district
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
Upper House
Senate
100
How Many?
Leaders
All members have 6 year terms
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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2010_Senate_election_map.svg
Harry Reid (D) – Nevada• Senate Majority
Leader
• He is the Senate Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell (R) – KY
New York Senators
Kirsten Gillibrand(D)
Chuck Shumer (D)
QualificationsQualifications• Must be 30 years old
• Must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years
• Resident of the state representing
Duties
• Serve as jury for impeachment trial
• Ratify all treaties (2/3 vote)
• Approve appointments by President
Powers of Congress
• Taxation• Declare War• Commerce• Money• Credit• Post Office• International laws
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
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