Legislative+Powers,+Duties+&+Responsibilities


 * Legislative Powers, Duties and Responsibilities**

Article One of the United States Constitution is dedicated to the establishment of a legislature. The Legislature is made up of a Senate and a House of Representatives. The House is made up of people representing their states in Congress, Senate is made up of Senators from each state.

**Powers** [|Congress] has many great powers. When Congress passes a bill to the President, and the President veto the bill, Congress has the power to overrule the president. What gives Congress the power to overrule the President's decision is the 2/3rd’s vote rule. If 2/3 of Congress votes against the Presidents decision, they have the power to overrule. Congress also has the sole power to declare war.

**Duties and Responsibilities** An important duty of the Senate is to approve the treaties proposed. The house has duties that directly impact the citizens, like passing laws and originating the spending bills. The House of Representatives and the Senate was formed to be the voice of the people of the United States in government. Due to [|Checks and Balances], the Senate has the power to impeach corrupted officials in the different branches. For example, Congress impeached President Nixon after the Watergate Scandal.

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"The Legislative Branch." //The White House //. The White House, n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2014.

"Congress for Kids: [Constitution]: The Three Branches of Government." //Congress for Kids: [Constitution]: The Three Branches of Government //. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2014.