The Legislative Branch by Cebastian Vasquez

Article I

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According to Discovery Ed, the legislative branch is explained in Article I of the United States Constitution.

Definition

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The Legislative branch makes the laws in the US. They also declare war and regulate interstate and foreign commerce.

Discovery Ed.

The US Capitol Building

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The legislative branch members work in the U.S Capitol Building. The U.S Capitol Building is located in Washington DC.

TheWhiteHouse.gov

The Congress

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The US legislative branch is made up of the congress. The congress is made up of the Senate and and the house of

representatives.

USA.gov

Members in the Legislative Branch

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The House of Representatives is made up of 435 elected members. The Senate is made up of 100 members, 2 for each state.

TheWhiteHouse.gov

The Legislative Branch Leaders

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The Speaker of the House is one of the leaders along with the President of the Senate.

Legislative Branch's Power

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The legislative branch has the power to make all the laws and send them up to the executive branch. Also they have the power to declare war on any country.

House.gov

How to get the Job

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Members of the house are elected every 2 years. You have to be at least 25 years old to join.

WhiteHouse.gov

Requirements and Qualifications to be in the Legislative Branch

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You need to be at least 30 and a US citizen for 9 years.

U.S.Senate.gov

Names of the Senate and House of Representatives of Arizona

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Arizona's senators names are Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego. They are both in the Democratic party. David Schweikert is the representative of the 1st district and is also a Republican.

ArizonaLegislature.gov