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CHAPTER 5
The Legislative Branch
Section 1 The Senate and the House of
Representatives Section 2 How Congress is
Organized Section 3 The Powers of
Congress Section 4 How a Bill Becomes a Law
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SECTION 1
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Question In what ways does Congress deal with
misconduct by its members?
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SECTION 1
The Senate and the House of Representatives
How
Description
written reprimand
censure
removing a member from Congress
expulsion
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SECTION 2
How Congress is Organized
Question When does a session of Congress begin,
and how long does it last?
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SECTION 2
How Congress is Organized
Sessions last as long as Congress
wishes. Adjournment dates are selected by
Congress.
The first session begins January 3 in
odd-numbered years following the congressional
election in November. The second session begins
January 3 of the following year.
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SECTION 3
The Powers of Congress
Question What are the five major areas in which
Congress has the power to make laws?
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SECTION 3
The Powers of Congress
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SECTION 4
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Question What actions can the president take
regarding a passed bill?
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SECTION 4
How a Bill Becomes a Law
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CHAPTER 5
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. Why did the framers of the Constitution create
a bicameral national legislature? 2. What two
methods does Congress have to deal with
misconduct by its members? 3. Who leads the
houses of Congress, and how are these leaders
chosen? 4. Why is most of the work of Congress
done through committees? 5. What special powers
does each house of Congress have? 6. How do bills
become laws? 7. What can the president do with a
bill passed by Congress?