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Full name: Hoang Xuan HuyStudent code: B1908494

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An introduction to The United States Congress

Role

Overview

History

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Overview of the US Congress

Overview

The United States Congress is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is bicameral, comprising a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate.

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Article One of the United States Constitution states, "All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." The House and Senate are equal partners in the legislative process – legislation cannot be enacted without the consent of both chambers. However, the Constitution grants each chamber some unique powers. The Senate ratifies treaties and approves presidential appointments while the House initiates revenue-raising bills.

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Congress is constantly changing and is constantly in flux. In recent times, the American south and west have gained House seats according to demographic changes recorded by the census and includes more minorities and women although both groups are still underrepresented. While power balances among the different parts of government continue to change, the internal structure of Congress is important to understand along with its interactions with so-called intermediary institutions such as political parties, civic associations, interest groups, and the mass media.

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The Congress of the United States serves two distinct purposes that overlap: local representation to the federal government of a Congressional district by representatives and a state's at-large representation to the federal government by senators.

History of the US Congress

History of the US CONGRESS

1910s–1960s: Committee Era

  • A system of seniority, in which long-time members of Congress gained more and more power, encouraged politicians of both parties to seek long terms. Committee chairmen remained influential in both houses until the reforms of the 1970s.

1830s–1900s: Partisan Era

  • These years were marked by growth in the power of political parties.

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1780s–1820s: Formative Era

  • Federalists and anti-federalists jostled for power in the early years as political parties became pronounced.

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History of the US CONGRESS

Women in Congress

  • Various social and structural barriers have prevented women from gaining seats in Congress.

Since 1970: Contemporary Era

  • From 1970 to 2009, the House expanded delegates, along with their powers and privileges representing U.S.

ROLE OF THE US CONGRESS

Role

Congress has authority over financial and budgetary policy through the enumerated power to "lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States".

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