The document summarizes the structure and powers of the United States Congress. It describes Congress as a bicameral legislative body consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate. It outlines the qualifications, terms, and election processes for both chambers. It also discusses the powers of Congress, including expressed powers directly granted by the Constitution as well as implied powers.

1. The Legislative Branch

6. 110th 1st Session of the Congress

7. “ I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace, that two are called a law firm, and that three or more become a Congress.” 1776, A Musical Play

8. “ It can probably be shown by facts & figures that there is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress.” Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain)

9. If the opposite of pro is con , then the opposite of progress must be Congress.

18. Who are OUR elected officials? Arlen Specter-R since 1981 Class III Bob Casey-D since 2007 Class I

19. The Powers of Congress Expressed vs. Implied

26. August 4, 1974

31. Interest group - a private organization that tries to “influence” lawmakers

32. Lobbying - the activities of a person for a pressure or interest group, usually influencing lawmakers

33. The basic job of a lobbyist is to try to get a member of Congress to vote in a beneficial way toward the group the lobbyist represents.