What duties are shared by the House of Repesentatives and the Senate?

Answer 1

The U.S. Constitution says Congress, which comprises the House and Senate, must pass a law to conduct an "enumeration" (census) every 10 years, and each chamber must "chuse" (choose) its own officers. Some duties that are identical, but imposed separately on each "House" (chamber) of Congress are spelled out in Section 5 of Article I, which states, "Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business...." and "shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy," and must record the Yeas and Nays in that journal if one-fifth of the members present in either chamber desires that this be done. Article I also states, "The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States," which implies a duty by Congress to pass such a law. Other than that, the Constitution spells out discretionary powers and limits on the powers of Congress, rather than positive duties.

Answer 2

They share the same duties but represent different amounts of constituency in the states they are from. There are several members from each state in the house depending on population while only 2 senators come from each state.

Answer 3

Both houses (together known as Congress) work together to make the Federal Laws. This is why congress is called the "legislative branch." To "legislate" means to make laws.

In addition, the Senate ratifies treaties (ok's them after they have been signed), and confirms judges and cabinet members appointed by the President.

The House of Representatives may impeach a judge, the president, or the vice president. This is a political procedure required to remove certain political figures from office. If the impeachment is successful, the senate votes on whether or not the political figure should be removed from office.

Only two American presidents were impeached: Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. Neither were removed from office.

Answer 4

The U.S. Constitution says Congress, which comprises the House and Senate, must pass a law to conduct an "enumeration" (census) every 10 years, and each chamber must "chuse" (choose) its own officers.

Some duties that are identical, but imposed separately on each "House" (chamber) of Congress are spelled out in Section 5 of Article I, which states, "Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business...." and "shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy," and must record the Yeas and Nays in that journal if one-fifth of the members present in either chamber desires that this be done.

Article I also states, "The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States," which implies a duty by Congress to pass such a law.

Other than that, the Constitution spells out discretionary powers and limits on the powers of Congress, rather than positive duties.

Answer 5

the u.s. consition

Answer 6

They share the same duties

Answer 7

to eat muffins.

Answer 8

To enforce laws in the executive branch.