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OVERVIEW OF CONGRESS, ROLES OF THE
PRESIDENT, AND THE EVOLUTION OF
PRESIDENTIAL POWERS
Darrin Palmer
POL/115
May 1
st
, 2016
Karen Levosky

INTRODUCTION
In this presentation, we will be looking at:
•
A general overview of Congress
•
Roles of the President of the United States
•
The Evolution of Presidential Powers

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE U.S. HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES AND THE U.S. SENATE
House Senate
The House of Representatives is more
than four times the size of the Senate
Senators represent a broader
constituency than House members
Floor debate in House has more limits
and is more expeditious than the Senate
Senators server longer terms (6 years)
while House members run every two
years
Power is less evenly distributed in the
House, but Majority is a more powerful
force in the House
Senate filibuster can block action on
legislation with only 41 votes
House has disproportionate share of
majority seats on Committees
Senate more equity in distribution of
staff funds

POWERS OF CONGRESS
Nature of powers
House of