The Congress. Chapter 8 Section 1 & 2

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1 The Congress Chapter 8 Section 1 & 2

2 Terms Policy Constituents Bill Interest Groups Lobbyists Census Congressional District Budget Majority Leader (define and who is it) Minority Leader (define and who is it) Majority Whip (define and who is it) Minority Whip (define and who is it) Constituent

3 Congressional Leadership

4 Majority Leader: Person in charge of speaking for their party Senate Majority Leader: Mitch McDonnell (R-Ky) Senate Minority Leader: Harry Reid (D-NV)

5 House of Representatives Leaders Majority Leader: Kevin McCarthy (R-Ca) Minority Leader: Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca)

6 Majority Whip: Leader in charge of making sure congressmen know the stance of the party Senate Majority Whip: John Cornyn (R-Tx) Senate Minority Whip: Dick Durban (D-Il)

7 House of Representatives Whip Majority Whip: Steve Scalise (R-La) Minority Whip: Steny Hoyer (D-Md)

8 Review of the Legislative Branch 1. Function: Make the Laws 2. Congressional Joint Powers A. Levy and collect taxes B. Raise and maintain military C. Grant statehood D. Control national lands E. Regulate interstate trade F. Naturalize citizens G. Declare war H. Control making of currency

9 Who, What, When, Where Bicameral Senate 100 members Six years More prestigious House years Reapportioned after each census

10 The Senate A.Senate 1. Qualifications a. 30 Years Old b. American citizen for 9 years c. Resident of state elected 2. Method of Selection Election by the people 3. Term of office 6 years 4. Members per state 2

11 The Senate Special Powers Approves all treaties Approves all appointments Chooses the Vice President in an Electoral College tie Acts as the jury in all trials of impeachment

12 The House of Representatives 1. Qualifications A. 25 years old B. U.S. Citizen for 7 years C. Resident of state elected 2. Method of Selection Election by the people 3. Term of Office 2 years 4. Members per State Based on population 435 total

13 The House of Representatives Special Powers of the House of Representatives All money (appropriations) bills start here Select the President in an Electoral College tie Write the article of impeachment against high ranking officials

14 Officers of the Legislative Branch President of the Senate- V.P. Less power Presiding officer but may not speak or debate President pro tempore Resides in V.P. s absence Elected by the Senate Majority Party Currently: Orrin Hatch

15 Officers of the Legislative Branch Floor leaders: majority and minority in the House and Senate Legislative strategists Committee Chairmen Heads of standing committees Chosen by majority Usually by seniority rule

16 Committees in Congress Standing committee: permanent groups which all similar bills could be sent. (Ex. Budget committee) Select committee- a special group set up for a specific purpose for a limited time. (ex. Senate Watergate Committee) Joint Committees- members from both houses.

17 Standing Committees of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Appropriations Armed Services Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Budget Commerce, Science, and Transportation Energy and Natural Resources Environment and Public Works Finance Foreign Relations Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Homeland Security and Govt. Affairs Judiciary Rules and Administration Small Business Veterans Affairs Indian Affairs

18 Select and Joint Committees of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics Select Committee on Intelligence Select Committee on Aging Joint Committee on Printing Joint Committee on Taxation Joint Committee on the Library Joint Economic Committee

19 Standing Committees of the House Agriculture Appropriations Armed Services Budget Education and Labor Energy and Commerce Financial Services Foreign Affairs Homeland Security House Administration Judiciary Natural Resources Oversight and Government Reform Rules Science and Technology Small Business Standards of Official Conduct Transportation/Infrastructure Veterans Affairs Ways and Means

20 Select, Joint and Special Committees of the House Joint Economic Committee Joint Committee on Taxation House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming

21 The Powers of the Congress Raise and Collect Taxes Borrow Money Regulate Commerce Set laws for Naturalization and Bankruptcy Coin Money Punish Counterfeiting Post Office Copyrights and patents Set up Courts Declare War Establish the military and national guard Make rules and allot funds for the military and national guard Punish pirates Run Washington D.C. and Federal property Elastic Clause: Implied Power

22 Privileges and Compensation of Congress Yearly Salary Medical and dental benefits Free office, parking, and trips to home state Franking privilege: free postage on all mail to constituents Can t be sued of anything they say or write while carrying out their duties Can t be arrested for minor offenses while in session Can t hold other political office at the same time

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