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What does congress decide the officials in?
Congress does not directly decide the officials in the executive branch of government. The officials in the executive branch, such as the President and various department heads, are typically appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. However, Congress does have the power to oversee and investigate the actions of these officials, and can also impeach and remove them from office if necessary.
Can the senate decide the charges against an accused official in impeachnment?
The Federal House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach or bring charges against government officials (except members of Congress.) A majority vote is needed in the House to Impeach. The Senate has the sole power to try the impeachment case. A two-thirds vote of the senators present is needed for conviction. When a president is tried, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over the Senate.
Who is the Senate and the House of Representatives responsible to?
The Senate and the House of Representatives are responsible to the American Voters. When you hear that our government is for the people and by the people, that is what it means. There are certain checks and balances with in the system, such a the ability to censure their members, or have hearings to investigate and prosecute criminal activity. In the final count, they are responsible to the voters, who decide whether they will keep their office or not.
The agreement for a two house legislature came about because?
The continental congress couldn't decide upon a Senate based on population or an equal Senate with two representatives from each state. A compromise was made and to this day we have a bicameral legislature, the house of representatives ( population based ) and the Senate ( fixed amount of representatives ).
Can the senate decide whether a government person can be inpeached?
The indictment is brought by the House and the trial is held in the Senate.
Who decides how power a government will receive?
The voters who elect the representatives and the Judicial Branch of government who must ultimately decide on the legality of the powers.
Will the rights of the people in the US stay the same forever?
Yes unless the government officials vote and decide to change it.
How representative government works?
The people appoint and send representatives to a central location to decide how to govern a country. If the representatives don't do what the people want, they lose their positions.
What were the Compromise of the Constitution between Federalists and Anti Federalist?
well they could not decide if they wanted representative government based on population or if each state gets equal representation. So they made the great compromise which spit congress up into the house of representatives and the senate.
Who makes the rules for becoming a us citizen?
The US Congress makes the rules for becoming a US citizen. The House of Representatives and the Senate together decide who can be a citizen and how it is to be done.
How are house of representatives and the members of the Senate similar?
Members of the House of Representatives and Senate are similar in the following ways: Both are elected by the people they represent. Both decide what bills that are introduced are passed. Both go to Washington. D.C. when Congress is in session. Both have to deal with lobbyists who want bills introduced and passed that favor their views.
How are the members of House of Representatives and the members of the senate similar?
Members of the House of Representatives and Senate are similar in the following ways: Both are elected by the people they represent. Both decide what bills that are introduced are passed. Both go to Washington. D.C. when Congress is in session. Both have to deal with lobbyists who want bills introduced and passed that favor their views.
