Question

how does a representative assist with preventing passing a law

Answer 1

The House of Representatives is one of two houses in Congress, the legislative body of our nation. The 435 members of the House have important duties, including writing, debating, studying, and passing bills by standing committees which eventually become laws guiding our nation. These bills must be signed by the President within ten days of being passed by Congress to become law. If the president chooses to veto a law, then it can only become law if 2/3 of the majority in both houses of Congress approve its passage. In addition to creating laws, the House of Representatives has special committees which study issues that affect our nation. Some of its members belong to joint committees (with members from the Senate as well) to work on important issues. Many of these committees have leaders known as chairs who are elected based on experience and seniority. Both the House and the Senate have an equal voice in our legislature. But only the House can create revenue bills (laws which create federal taxes). And only the House of Representatives can impeach federal officials, including the President (although the Senate must be the one to conduct the trials). This allows a balance between Congress and the other branches of government, including the executive and judicial branches, since Congress can order audits of agencies and hold hearing to hear the grievances of citizens as part of its role known as oversight. The political party with the greatest number of representatives in the House is known as the majority party, while the other party is known as the minority party. The head of the majority party in the House is known as the speaker of the House, and is elected by other members. If both the president and the vice president die or become incapacitated (or resign), then the speaker of the House become president. He also appoints the members of all temporary committees in the House of Representatives. Each house of Congress meets separately in Washington, DC: the Senate meets in one place, and the House of Representatives in another. But if there is an important message from the president or a visiting foreign leader, the two houses come together for a special joint session.

Answer 2

I'v already read this lol

Answer 3

lol and you still dont know?

Answer 4

want the short answer?

Answer 5

Nope :p. I'm doing this power point thing. I know how a representative assists with preventing a law from being passed but I'm not sure how to word it. The representatives can prevent a law by not presenting it it. But I think it has to be longer lol

Answer 6

They can vote against it. Veto it.

Answer 7

Alright thanks :D

Answer 8

np