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Congress 101

The Federal Government. The Federal Government is comprised of three branches:Executive BranchThe PresidentDepartments/Agencies (HHS, CDC, NIH, etc.)Judicial BranchU.S. Supreme CourtLegislative Branch U.S. House of RepresentativesU.S. Senate. The Role of the Legislative Branch. Powers granted to Congress under the Constitution include the power to:Introduce and pass lawslevy taxes, borrow money, regulate interstate commerce impeach and convict the presidentdeclare wardiscipline its 9446

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Congress 101

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    1. Congress 101 National Association of Health Education

    2. The Federal Government The Federal Government is comprised of three branches: Executive Branch The President Departments/Agencies (HHS, CDC, NIH, etc.) Judicial Branch U.S. Supreme Court Legislative Branch U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate

    3. The Role of the Legislative Branch Powers granted to Congress under the Constitution include the power to: Introduce and pass laws levy taxes, borrow money, regulate interstate commerce impeach and convict the president declare war discipline its own membership, and determine its rules of procedure

    4. The Makeup of the Legislative Branch The legislative branch of the federal government consists of the Congress, which is divided is divided into two chambers – Senate House of Representatives

    5. U.S. Senate Membership Each state has two Senators 100 seats Term: 6-years Qualifications: U.S. Citizen for at least 9 years At least 30 years old Resident of the state seeking to represent Election: Elections are staggered – 1/3 every two years

    6. U.S. House of Representatives Membership: Based on state populations (1 per 650,000 people) 435 seats Term: 2-years Qualifications: U.S. Citizen for at least 7 years At least 25 years old Resident of the state seeking to represent Election: All seats up at the same time

    7. Overview of 110th Congress 110th Congress - January 2, 2007- January 3, 2009 U.S. House of Representatives 435 Members of Congress 229 Democrats 196 Republicans Non-Voting Delegates - D.C., Guam, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico U.S. Senate 100 Senators 49 Democrats 49 Republicans 2 Independent (both plan to Caucus with Democrats) Source: http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=110th_United_States_Congress

    8. Leadership of U.S. Senate 110th Congress - January 2, 2007- January 3, 2009 Vice President - President of the Senate Tie-breaking vote Majority: Majority Leader - Harry Reid (D-NV) Majority Whip - Richard Durbin (D-IL) Minority: Minority Leader –Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Minority Whip – Trent Lott (R-MS) Source: http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=110th_United_States_Congress

    9. Leadership of U.S. House of Representatives 110th Congress - January 2, 2007- January 3, 2009 Majority: Speaker of the House - Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Majority Leader – Steny Hoyer (D-MD) Majority Whip – James Clyburn (D-SC) Minority: Minority Leader – John Boehner (R-OH) Minority Whip -Roy Blunt (R-MO) Source: http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=110th_United_States_Congress

    10. Legislative Process Ideas for legislation come from anyone – Individual Constituents Organizations Senators Representatives YOU!!

    11. Once legislative idea has been formulated and presented to a legislator… Legislation may begin in either chamber.

    12. Bill must pass both the House and Senate in IDENTICAL form before being presented to the President.

    13. Legislation is presented to the President

    15. Congressional Office Structure

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