Slide 1Copyright © 2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Longman. Congress Chapter 12 Edwards, Wattenberg, and Lineberry Government in America: People, Politics, and…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Students must become familiar with the organization and powers, both formal and informal, of the major political institutions in the United States- the Congress,…

1. CongressChapter 12 2. The Constitution and the Legislative Branchof the Government• Article I describes structure ofCongress– Bicameral legislature • Divided into…

Slide 1Congress Chapter 12 Slide 2 The Representatives and Senators The Job –Salary of $158,100 with retirement benefits –Office space in D.C. and at home and staff to…

Slide 1 Pearson Education, Inc., Longman © 2008 Congress Chapter 12 Government in America: People, Politics, and Policy Thirteenth Edition, and Texas Edition Edwards/Wattenberg/Lineberry…

Slide 1 Congress Slide 2 WHY WAS CONGRESS CREATED? Fear of strong executive Bicameralism – House - directly elected by people; represent the masses Lower chamber – Senate…