1. The Legislative Branch

2. Constitution The document that set up our system of government.
It holds the powers and limitation of our government.
Our basic rights are in the Bill of Rights.

3. Separation of Powers
The separation of our government into 3 separate but equal branches.
No one branch is more powerful than another.

4. Unconstitutional
Against the wording of the Constitution.
Illegal

5. Checks and Balances The powers of each branch are separate but equal.
Each branch of government has the power to check the actions of the other branches.

7. What is the Legislative Branch?
Established by Article I
of the Constitution.
The Legislative Branch
consists of the
House of Representatives
and the Senate, which
together form the
United States Congress.
Members of the House and
the Senate are elected officials.

8. Powers of the Legislative Branch
Enact (make) legislation (laws)
Declare war
Confirm or reject many Presidential appointments
Impeach governmental officials
Remove them from office

9. House of Representatives
Who Represents You?
House of Representatives
Wyoming, MI 49509
2nd and 3rd Districts
Bill Huizenga Justin Amash

10. MI Senators Debbie Stabenow Gary Peters

11. Tour the Capitol Building
At this website, select “Architect’s Virtual Capitol.”
Click on the “Discover” tab at the bottom of the screen and watch a short video on the Architect of the Capitol.
Along the top of this page you will find many icons with a variety of videos and different ways for you to explore our Capitol complex.
In addition, you can also click on the “Explore” tab at the bottom of the screen to enjoy an interactive map of the Capitol complex chalked full of information on the Legislative Branch.

12. Capitol Building Tour Questions
How many rooms does the Capitol Building have?
How many windows does the Capitol Building have?
The dome of the Capitol Building was constructed between what years?
How many feet tall is the Capitol rotunda?
The large circular area on the ground floor that has columns supporting the dome is called what?
From the House of Representatives met in a room of the Capitol Building that is now called what?
Chambers for the Senate are in which wing of the Capitol building?
Chambers for the House are in which wing of the Capitol building?
Who was the artist who designed murals along the walls of the Capitol Building?