Who is most of the legislative work in congress performed by?
True, Most of the work is done in committees. The actual writing of legislation is handled by legislative assistants who work for Senators and House members. ChaCha!
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In what ways did the second continental congress serve as the first national government?
Congress's most well known actions occurred 2 July 1776, when...
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Congress is the name for the 2 bodies of the US government th...
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How many senators are there in congress?
There are 100 Senators. There are two Senators from each stat...
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Is the Congress part of the Executive Branch?
No Congress Is The Legislative Branch. Congress is made up of...
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What are the historical, practical, and theoretical reasons for bicameralism in congress?
In government, bicameralism is the practice of having 2 legis...
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In what ways did the second continental congress serve as the first national government?
Congress's most well known actions occurred 2 July 1776, when...
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What particular office holder have most often been impeached and removed by congress?
Federal judges are most often impeached by Congress..
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How many senators are there in congress?
There are 100 Senators. There are two Senators from each stat...
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What are the president's options when he receives a bill from congress?
Once the President receives a bill for approval he then has t...
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What is the billion dollar congress?
The Congress which met from 1889 to 1891 was dubbed the "Bill...
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What are the president's options when he receives a bill from congress?
Once the President receives a bill for approval he then has t...
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What are expressed powers of congress?
Congress powers include power to make: duties, imposts and ex...
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In what ways did the second continental congress serve as the first national government?
Congress's most well known actions occurred 2 July 1776, when...
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Who may propose a bill to congress?
Legislators are the ones who propose bills to congress.
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Can a member of congress be arrested on their way to congress?
Yes, as long as Congress is not in session police can apprehe...
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How many senators are there in congress?
There are 100 Senators. There are two Senators from each stat...
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Why did the congress pass the Alien and Sedition acts?
Proponents claimed the acts were designed to protect the USA ...
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What are 3 denied powers of congress?
The Constitution specifically says, no: suspending Habeas Cor...
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How many people have served in Congress?
There are 538 members of Congress- 100 Senators and 438 Repre...
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Who was the first african american woman elected to congress?
Shirley Chisholm was elected into Congress In 1968 from the n...
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How many senators are there in congress?
There are 100 Senators. There are two Senators from each stat...
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What are the duties of congress?
Duties of congress are: direct the census, choose its officer...
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Why did the congress pass the Alien and Sedition acts?
Proponents claimed the acts were designed to protect the USA ...
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What was the second Continental Congress?
The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates...
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What would be an example of president power to veto acts of congress?
When the Pres gets a bill, he can sign it, or return the bill...
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How many people have served in Congress?
There are 538 members of Congress- 100 Senators and 438 Repre...
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What are the foreign policy powers of Congress?
Congress can make foreign policy through: resolutions and pol...
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When does a session of congress begin?
Under the 20th amendment, ratified in 1933, regular sessions ...
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Who does a congress person represent?
Each state has 2 senators and representatives based on their ...
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What powers did congress not have?
The Executive branch has the power to veto bills passed by co...
About Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral, two house, legislature of the United States of America. It is made up of the 100 member Senate and 435 member House of Representatives. The House of Representatives is considered the ''lower house,'' while the Senate is deemed the ''upper house.'' The current Congress is the 112th.
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