The Legislative Branch is the Branch of the government that creates laws, confirms or rejects Presidential appointments, conducts investigations, and declares war. The Legislative Branch is made up of two groups, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Together those groups form Congress.
The House of Representatives is made up of 435 members, elected by people in each state. The number of Representatives a state receives is based on the number of people living in the state. There are also six non-voting Representatives who represent Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The Speaker of the House is the person who presides over the House of Representatives and is third in line for the presidency if something happens to both the President and Vice President. The House of Representatives has the power to introduce revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the President in the case of an Electoral College tie.
The Senate is made of 100 Senators, two from each state. The Vice President serves as the President of the Senate and casts deciding votes in the case of a tie. The Senate has the power to confirm Presidential appointments, provide advice, and ratify treaties. However, the House must also approve appointments to the Vice Presidential position and treaties that involve foreign trade. The Senate also tries impeachment cases for federal officials referred to it by the House.
The Congress of the United States
by
How do you wrap a 450,000-pound gift? What is the world's oldest and shortest written consitution? Find out in this patriotic celebration of things uniquely American.
Establishing the Legislative Branch
by
Explores the establishment of the legislative branch. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.
How Does a Bill Become a Law?
by
Our nation's laws go through a long process before they are enacted. Bills are scrutinized and researched by committees in both the House and Senate and may be rewritten several times before they pass. This book breaks down the complicated process into digestible steps for readers looking to better understand an important component of the social studies curriculum. Fact boxes further clarify how the government works, supply key terms, and give more detail about congressional committees. A concluding flowchart allows readers to review the process even more easily.
How the Legislative Branch Works
by
Congress is made up of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Together these two government groups make laws for the country. From introducing bills to passing them, discover how the legislative branch works in this comprehensive, engaging title.
Legislative Branch
by
How are laws formed? How many people work in the executive branch? What are the differences between state and local governments? Find the answers to these questions and more with this compelling series about our government. Have you read them all? Book jacket.
The Legislative Branch
by
At first glance, Congress may appear to be the most intricate element of the U.S. government's system of checks and balances. It involves both the Senate and House of Representatives, both of which have completely different rules for formation, and can create crippling stalemates in the passage of bills and laws through the highest hands in government. Your readers will untangle the mysteries that shadow this branch, learning about the two houses of Congress individually, and exploring examples of their capabilities when working together, and in opposition.
Explore a large assortment of articles written for K-5 students to help them learn about the three branches of the U.S. government.
Note: Articles can be translated into over 130 language for ESL students. When accessing articles, select Online Full Text versions rather than PDF versions when available to utilize the translation feature. Open the Online Full Text version of the article, and then click the globe icon in the top right corner to access the translation feature.
The Congress
by
What is the legislative branch? It's the part of government that makes our country's laws. But just how does the legislative branch make a law? And what else does this branch do? Read this book to find out.
The US Congress for Kids
by
An interactive guidebook to the history and inner workings of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government nbsp; Providing a historical perspective on all that is going on today, US Congress for Kids examines the major milestones in congressional history, including the abolition of slavery, extending the vote to African Americans and to women, and investigating misconduct in both government and private institutions. Kids will be engaged by the focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points while also benefitting from the clear discussions of Congressional purpose, structure, history, and ongoing issues. Educational, hands-on activities that illuminate the workings of the U.S. Congress include making a House ceremonial mace, creating congressional money, making a capitol dome, and designing a Congressional Medal of Honor.
What Is the Legislative Branch?
by
The legislative branch of the United States government represents the people and makes the laws which they live by. This book introduces readers to the House of Representatives and Senate, and the main players in both. Whips, committees, and filibusters are also discussed. A comparison to other legislative bodies in state and local governments, as well as in other countries, is also included.
Discover ebooks, articles, and reference materials all about the legislative branch of the U.S. government, perfect for middle and high school students.
Note: Articles can be translated into over 130 language for ESL students. When accessing articles, select Online Full Text versions rather than PDF versions when available to utilize the translation feature. Open the Online Full Text version of the article, and then click the globe icon in the top right corner to access the translation feature.
The Legislative Branch
by
At first glance, Congress may appear to be the most intricate element of the U.S. government's system of checks and balances. It involves both the Senate and House of Representatives, both of which have completely different rules for formation, and can create crippling stalemates in the passage of bills and laws through the highest hands in government. Your readers will untangle the mysteries that shadow this branch, learning about the two houses of Congress individually, and exploring examples of their capabilities when working together, and in opposition.
Kid-friendly information about Congress and how a bill becomes a law. The website also contains vocabulary words and lesson plans for teachers.
Kid-friendly general information about the three branches of government and specifically about the House of Representatives. Lesson plans are also available.
Explore documentaries about the legislative branch in Kanopy. These movies are recommended for teens and adults.
Read or listen to reference entries about Congress, plus see the correlated Missouri Learning Standards for each article. Select articles from World Book Kids for students in grades K-5, World Book Student for students in grades 6-12, and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos for students in grades K-5.
Use the search box below to find items in our catalog. Below is a sample of available titles.
Baby Loves Political Science: Congress!
by
Is your future voter election-day ready? This cute and clever addition to the best-selling Baby Loves series offers an accurate and simple introduction to political science and the US government perfect for babies. Baby learns that just as there are rules in daycare, there are rules in our society. And who makes the rules--or laws? Congress! A fun and easy introduction to the three branches of the US government and the legislative branch in particular. Representatives and senators may pass laws, but anyone in our democracy can have ideas for new ones!
Our Congress
by
An unconventional tour of the US Capitol helps a girl understand how Congress works and why it's so important. When her mom gets elected to the US House of Representatives, Alice can't help feeling disappointed. She wonders what's so important about Congress that it would make her mom want to move all the way to Washington, DC. But with the aid of some famous historical figures, friendly government workers, and a ghostly cat, Alice sets off on a once-in-a-lifetime guided tour of the Capitol that opens her eyes to the ways Congress has shaped our nation throughout history, and how it continues to impact life for every American today.
What Is Congress?
by
Whether Congress is in session or not, here is an enthralling overview about the branch of our government closest to average Americans. Best-selling adult author and the first woman to become executive editor of The New York Times, Jill Abramson is a self-confessed political junkie. Now she has written the book she wishes she'd had as a young reader. Explaining clearly and concisely what exactly Congress does, this book is peppered with fascinating stories, including the bloody beating in the Senate of a lawmaker in pre-Civil War days, the Watergate hearings, and Senator Joe McCarthy's shameful "witch hunt" of Communists. Kids may start considering a career in Congress themselves when they learn fun facts, such as the special "candy desk" in the Senate, and the fact that all lawmakers can bring their dogs to work! With 80 fun black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest additon to this#1New York TimesBest-Selling series.
