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Congress - Coggle Diagram
Congress
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Structure of Congress
House of representatives
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435 members, Two year terms, Must be at least 25.
Between 2019-20 44.5% where either women, African American and Hispanic.
Senate
Powers
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They can both create legislation, override the presidents Vito, propose constitutional amendments, confirm a new vice-president.
100 members, Six year terms, Must be at least 30.
Between 2019-20 33.3% where either women, African American and Hispanic.
Election Cycle
Congressional elections take place every two years in November. 1/3 of senators will be on the ballot along with the whole of the House.
Legislative function
Strengths
Checks and balances prevent tyranny, forcing compromise between different interests. In this sense the US creates a pluralist democracy in which power is shared.
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Policy Significance
Freedmom Act 2015 (passed)- restored and modified several provisions of the patriot act which had expired
Obama care 2010 (passed)- expanded medical programme, make affordable health care.
Dream act (not passed) tried to help immigrants get work, never made it through either house
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