HSBN

  • Established in Article 1 Section 1 -> Both

  • Powers established in Article 1 Section 2 -> House

  • Powers established in Article 1 Section 3 -> Senate

  • Elected by the popular vote -> Both (due to 17th amendment)

  • # of representatives based on population -> House

  • 2 representatives per state -> State

  • Where tax bills originate -> House

  • Where treaties are ratified -> Senate

  • Confirms judges and appointments -> Senate

  • Declares war -> Both

  • Impeaches president -> House

  • Acquits or convicts president -> Senate (requires ⅔ majority vote)

  • Leader is considered the “President” -> Senate

  • Leader is considered “Speaker” -> House

  • Weaker/decentralized leadership -> Senate

  • More centralized/stronger leadership -> House

  • More strict/formal rules for debate -> House

  • Less strict/formal rules for debate -> Senate