Was established in the united states as a republic

was established in the United States as a republic which puts the power in the hands of people
and is implemented by the representative, they elect into office. The President and Congress both
have the obligation not only to help balance each other but also implement laws. ("House of
Representatives vs. Senate," 2020).
Congress is composed of two chambers, the Senate and House of Representatives and is
the national federal legislative body of the United States of America. There are 100 Senators and

435 House of Representatives with a total of 535 members of Congress. The House of
Representative is the lower house and only serve office for a two-year term. The Senate is the
upper house of the bicameral legislature and serves a six-year term. The head of the Senate is the
Vice President, and he will only vote if there is a tie. These representatives meet together to
determine which bills will become law. Overall, the House represents the population and the
Senate represents a “landed/large property” populace. Until 1913, Senators were appointed by
State Legislatures but now they are appointed by popular vote. ("House of Representatives vs.
Senate," 2020).
The Constitution has given Congress both specific and implied powers which have
expanded through the amendment process as well as by Congress’s own legislative action.
Congress has specific power known as enumerate powers which covers areas such as the right to
collect taxes, regulate foreign and domestic commerce, coin money, declare war, support an
army and navy and establish lower federal courts. The Bill of Rights prohibits Congress from
making laws that limit individuals’ liberties. Congress also has the power to amend the