UNBIASED Politics UNBIASED Politics (5/15/25): Part I: Everything You Need to Know About the LEGISLATIVE Branch of the U.S. Government
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May 15, 2025 Discover the ins and outs of the U.S. legislative branch, including the structure and key functions of Congress. Explore how Congress checks presidential power and its evolution throughout history. Unpack the legislative process, from bill proposals to becoming law, and how partisanship plays a role. Learn practical ways to engage with your lawmakers and enjoy some fun facts about Congress's unique traditions. This is a deep dive into the essence of American governance that cuts through the confusion.
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Three Government Branches Defined
- The U.S. government has three branches: legislative, judicial, and executive.
- Each branch has distinct roles: legislative makes laws, judicial interprets laws, executive enforces laws.
Congress Structure and Membership
- Congress is a bicameral legislature: the House with 435 representatives based on population, and the Senate with 100 senators, two per state.
- Representatives serve districts; senators represent entire states, with differences in term lengths and eligibility.
Congress Powers Explained
- Congress has enumerated powers explicitly in the Constitution and implied powers needed to execute these.
- It also holds investigative and impeachment powers to check the executive and judicial branches.