A.
1. There are 100 seats in the senate and 435 seats in the House of Representatives.
2. 2 seats in the Senate and 11 seats in the House of Representatives.
3. try all impeachments and approve Supreme Judge appointments.
4. initiate bills imposing taxes and choosing the House Speaker
5. Members of the House of Representatives are elected based on population size, and only two members per state are elected to the Senate.
B.
1. Standing Committee
2. Armed Services Committee
3. Conference Committee
4. Rules Committee
5. Ways and Means Committee
6. Budget Committee
7. Budget Committee
C.
1. If Congress adjourns
2. Treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors
3. overrule a presidential veto and declare war
4. Approve supreme judge appointments and the power to impeach supreme judges.
5. 17th Amendment
D.
1. Congress Supervises federal agencies, programs, and activities
2. They are listening to the constituent's opinions, and then using their best judgments to make final decisions.
3. When deploying troops, the President must notify Congress within 48 hours and can deploy troops for 60 days.
4. Advises Congress on the probable consequences of budget decisions.
5. The ability of members of Congress to mail letters to their constituents without having to pay by substituting their signature for postage.
E.
1. Ensures party discipline; makes sure party members are voting according to the official party policy.
2. The most senior senator of the majority party is chosen.
3. Third in the line of succession to presidency.
Extra
1. John Boehner
2. Eric Cantor and Kevin McCarthy
3. Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer
4. Harry Reid and Richard Durbin
5. Mitch McConnell and John Cornyn
6. Leahy Patrick
7. Joe Biden
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