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Congress The United States

THE NATIONAL LEGISLATURE Section 1

The Constitution Congress is outlined in Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution. Two House Legislature – Upper House: Senate – Lower House: House of Representatives Reasons for two houses: – Historical – Practical – Theoretical

Terms and Sessions Each term of Congress lasts for 2 years. – Currently the 113 th Congress (As of Jan 3 rd, 2013) Each session lasts for 1 year. – There are two sessions in each term of Congress. Congress convenes its new session on Jan 3 rd unless otherwise stipulated by law. Congress typically adjourns near mid December. – Both houses must agree to adjourn to end a session. However, Congress often goes into recess.

Freshman Lawmakers of The House of Representatives Reporting to Capitol Hill 2012

Swearing in of The House of Representatives of the 113 th Congress.

John Boehner Re-Elected as Speaker of The House of Representatives

Special Sessions The President may call Congress into a special session. – Usually called for an emergency situation. Has only happened 27 times. Most recent was called in Houses can be called together or individually. Since Congress meets nearly year-round, it has become less relevant.