THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH ! by ericka https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf en-us 2018-01-17 02:24:09 UTC 2023-02-23 19:44:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Bicameral erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/221936089 having two branches or chambers                                                           ]]> 2018-01-17 02:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/221936089 Whip erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222629331 a whip is an official of a political party whose task is to ensure party discipline in a legislature. ]]> 2018-01-18 21:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222629331 President Pro Tempor erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222634634  senator of the majority party who presides over the US Senate in the absence of the vice president.]]> 2018-01-18 21:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222634634 Majority Leader erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222655020 the head of the majority party in a legislative body, especially the US Senate or House of Representatives.

]]> 2018-01-19 00:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222655020 Minority Leader erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222655386 Directs activities of minority party]]> 2018-01-19 00:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222655386 House of Reps erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222655929 The lower house of the United States Congress. With 435 popularly elected officials.]]> 2018-01-19 00:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222655929 Senate erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222657047 The upper house of congress with 100 member]]> 2018-01-19 00:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222657047 Congressional districts erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222657474 A congressional district is an electoral constituency that elects a single member of a congress,in the United States, is taken using a census every ten years.]]> 2018-01-19 00:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222657474 Gerrymander erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222657641 manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency so as to favor one party or class.]]> 2018-01-19 00:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222657641 Legislative Branch erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222658054 The branchof the government that writes, debates, and passes laws. ]]> 2018-01-19 00:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222658054 Checks and Balances erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222658373 Each branch of government check on each other to make sure one doesn't over power.]]> 2018-01-19 00:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222658373 Special Committee erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222658849 a special committee of the United States Congress is a committee created to create.]]> 2018-01-19 00:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222658849 Standing Committee erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222660888 A permanent committee that meets regularly.

]]> 2018-01-19 01:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222660888 Conference Committee erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222661414 a committee of the United States Congress appointed by the House of Representatives and Senate to resolve disagreements on a particular bill. ]]> 2018-01-19 01:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222661414 Bill erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222661805 a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.]]> 2018-01-19 01:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222661805 Majority Vote erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222662418 more than half the votes.]]> 2018-01-19 01:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222662418 Qualifications for senator erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222663197 1. at least 30 years young                      2. been a citizen of the US for 9 years or longer.                                 3. live in they state they want to represent                                  Duties of Senator                            1. writing/passing laws                   2. approving presidential appointments                                 3. ratifying treaties with other countries.                                             4.Tries impeachment cases for federal officials.]]> 2018-01-19 01:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222663197 Qualifications for congressman erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222664907 1. be at least 25 years young.                2. been a US for at least 7 years            3. be a resident of the state                                                            Duties of congressmen                            1. power to impeach federal officials   2. introduce bills and resolutions                           3. offer amendments and serve on committees.      ]]> 2018-01-19 01:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222664907 Powers of Congress erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222668667 clause 1- To tax citizens, pay debts, to maintain a military and protect citizens. clause 2- borrow money.                          clause 3- negotiate trade with other nations. clause 4- make laws about citizenship and bankruptcy.Clause 5 & 6-coin money. Clause 7- maintain post offices.Clause 8-provide patents and copyrights.Clause 9-create federal courts under the Supreme Court.Clause 10-defend against piracy.Clause 11-declare war on other nations and regulate hostages.Clause 12-16-create and maintain military forces.Clause 17-appropriate land clause 18-make necessary and proper laws to carry out all responsibilities listed in Constitution.                                                                                                                                                                                                         ]]> 2018-01-19 02:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222668667 Limitations of congress erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222671443 clause1-slavery not prohibited before 1808.clause2-writs of habeas corpus.clause3-No Bill of Attainder or Ex Post Facto Law.clause4-Direct Tax Prohibited
clause5-Import and Export Duties Prohibited Between States.clause6-Import and Export Duties Prohibited Between States.
clause7-How public money is spent.clause8-Titles of nobility prohibited.



















]]> 2018-01-19 02:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222671443 How a Bill becomes a Law erickaperez https://padlet.com/erickaperez/2kf6du5zffqf/wish/222675173 step1 a bill is sent in by someone.step2 members of the House or Senate draft, sponsor and introduce bills for consideration by Congress. step3: Committee Action.step 4: Floor Action. step 5: Vote. step 6: Conference Committees. step 7: Presidential Action.step 8 The Creation of a Law.

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