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What Both Houses of Congress are part of this branch of the government?
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Which branch of government may call a meeting of both houses of Congress?
The executive branch, specifically the president, has the power to call a meeting of both houses of Congress. This is known as a joint session of Congress and is typically done to deliver important messages or proposals.
Who has the right to declare war in the US government?
The Congress of the United States by a majority vote of both houses. (Legislative Branch)
Does the executive branch chooses the leaders of both houses of Congress?
No, these houses (Legislative Branch) choose their own leaders.
Which branch can pass over the presidents veto by two thirds majority vote of both houses?
The US Congress is the legislative branch of the US government and is the branch that can pass laws.
What branch of government is in the capital building?
The Legislative Branch - both houses of Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate. And BTW, it's the Capitol, not capital!
What term signifies the two houses of the legislative branch?
In the United States, Congress is the term that signifies both houses of the legislative branch. Congress is an example of a bicameral legislature.
What branch of government implements legislation?
In the United States the US Congress initiates bills that if passed by both houses of Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate. If the bill passes both branches of the Congress, and if the President signs the bill into law, then it's the duty of the Executive branch to implement the new law.
Who are the representative of an executive branch?
The executive branch of the United States government consists of the President. The judicial branch consists of the Supreme Court, while the legislative branch encompasses both houses of Congress (the Senate and the House of Representatives).
Which branch can overrule the presidents veto?
The Legislative branch (Congress) can override a veto with a two-thirds vote from both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This power is a check on the Executive branch of government, and is designed to ensure the President doesn't overstep his (or her) authority or prevent vital legislation from passing into law.
Does Congress make all your laws?
In the US, Congress is divided into "Houses" (sometimes called chambers). Both houses of Congress -- the US Senate and the US House of Representatives -- are part of the Legislative Branch of government. The Senate and House of Representatives make laws together. Under most circumstances, they have to agree by a simple majority vote.
What branch of congress is congress?
Congress is part of the Legislative branch of government.
Which branch can pass laws over the presidents veto by two thirds majority vote of both houses?
The US Congress is the legislative branch of the US government and is the branch that can pass laws.
