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    The United States Congress is a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It has the sole purpose of lawmaking and powers such as making laws, collecting taxes, and declaring war. The Senate provides equal representation for each state with 2 members, while the House is population-based with 435 members divided among states. A bill becomes law through a process of being proposed, voted on, and either signed or vetoed by the executive branch.

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    United States Congress: A Bicameral Legislature: Representatives

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    The United States Congress is a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It has the sole purpose of lawmaking and powers such as making laws, collecting taxes, and declaring war. The Senate provides equal representation for each state with 2 members, while the House is population-based with 435 members divided among states. A bill becomes law through a process of being proposed, voted on, and either signed or vetoed by the executive branch.

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    United States Congress: A Bicameral

    Legislature

    Structure: There is a two-house system. The Senate and the House of


    Representatives.
    Purpose: The sole focus of congress is lawmaking
    Powers: Make Laws, collect taxes, borrow money, declare war, establish post
    offices
    Senate vs. House: The senate has equal representation; all 50 states get 2
    members. The House is population based; 435 members are proportionally
    divided among the 50 states.

    Bill to Law: Citizens suggest idea, members of house or senate propose idea,
    chambers vote to approve, executive branch signs or vetoes, vetoes
    overturned with 2/3 vote by both houses
    Leadership: Senate: President of Senate, Majority Leader, Whip, Minority
    Leader. House: Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, Whip, Minority Leader
    Tough Concepts: Inherent powers, sessions, and budget responsibilities

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