Structure of Congress

The legislative branch's main job is to make the laws. Other powers include

• impeaching the president
• overriding his vetoes
• controlling funding
• refusing to appoint any presidential nominees
• can impeach/remove federal judges
• approve supreme court appointments made by president.

How a Bill becomes a Law

A bill can be introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives. The bill can be denied during any step of the process.

House of Representatives (22 committees)

1. Introduction-Bill is sent to comitee
2. Committee Action- Sub committe studies bill, then approve/dissapprove
3. Floor Action-Whole house debates (majority has to approve) can be amended

Senate (15 committees)

1. 1. Introduction-Bill is sent to comitee
   2. Committee Action- Sub committe studies bill, then approve/dissapprove
   3. Floor Action-Senate debates (majority has to approve) can be amended
   After that, House and Senate compare point of views and compromises differences. If approved, it goes to the President. He can veto it, but his veto can be overruled by a 2/3 majority vote in Congress.