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Explore the key functions of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. With 100 senators serving six-year terms and 435 representatives serving two-year terms, this branch is crucial in creating laws, managing money, and shaping foreign policy. Learn about influential figures like Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson, and McCollum, and discover how the legislature works to represent the people’s interests.
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What is the Legislature? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4iL6Z9ygmk
Laws Money Foreign Policy The Basics
100 Senators Elected by the people 6 year term The Senate Klobuchar Franken
435 Representatives Elected by the people 2 year term Peterson McCollum Cravaack House of Representatives Kline Paulsen Walz Ellison District 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdgU08k-CTQ Stupid Stuff to Help You Remember
140 Characters What do they do? As much information as you can in 140 characters Funny is fine, just make sure you have some substance Tweet @Congress