The Senate and the House of Representatives Explained (Congress - AP Government Review)

Tom Richey explains the powers of the distinctive characteristics of the two houses of the United States Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is the Upper House of Congress where all states are represented equally in a small legislative body with aristocratic traditions. The House of Representatives, or Lower House, is a larger body with seats apportioned based on population. In addition to its unique aristocratic traditions of "senatorial courtesy," the Senate has the distinct powers of ratifying treaties and confirming presidential appointments to the federal bench, the cabinet, and of foreign ambassadors. The House, being closest to the people and elected more often, has the sole authority to initiate revenue (taxation) bills.

This material can be found in Chapter 12 of the Edwards text for AP Government in case anyone cares.

[olimarputin]

head banging included in the first 3 seconds, *check.*
head banging included in the end card, *check.*

[danielcedillo]

Can you do one on the electoral college!

[koningbolo]

Nice mug... Where did you get that one ??

[petersclafani]

The problem with our system is that there are no term limits.

[streglof]

that's an Amsterdam mug! greetings from Haarlem, Netherlands

[ElizabethSwims]

Thanks, that was the cleanest explanation I’ve seen yet.

[estherr]

Who’s here after watching the election???
edit: wow wasn’t expecting to get this many likes lol thanks

[henrikchristensen]

One of the best videos I've ever seen on youtube - it's precise clear and has a perfect length - Thank you for this great video

[Glumsly]

The Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

[belowpip]

I'm not gonna lie, I'm 27 years old and I know so little about this. I honestly wish I'd of been more willing/curious to learn about this from middle school all the way through high school. I'm gonna start studying up on this type of shit. At my age I should know more about this.

[SuperGreatSphinx]

"When they call the roll in the Senate,
the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not Guilty'."

― Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

[gageoliver]

51 yrs old and no matter how many times or different ways its explained to me I still dont get it. But when I was in 8th grade I understood the entire shebang from bottom to top so whoever said with age comes wisdom they never met me lmfao

[Kbooskie]

Watching this I feel like I don't know what he's saying but I do know what he's saying. You know what I'm saying?

[BigDMartial]

So Senate mostly focuses on the body of the Federal Government itself and the House primarily focuses on serving the interest of the people? From what I gathered.

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Senate = House of Lords
House = House of Commons

[youngfox]

Palpatine: OMG, they are speaking about me on YouTube!

[tonymateo]

Back in the old days, politicians live, shopped, got their haircut, ate with the people, the people would stop them in town and let him know what they thought of him, So they had to face the consequences of his policies on a personal level, Now politicians may not live in town, city, county or even state. Thus politicians can hide away from the people, even the people they ripped off. They don't have to be face to face with their voters, and since politics is so much more complex now, and most people don't really understand politics, they can hide behind the political complexcity.,

[jorgesan]

Who is here after watching the impeachment news lol

[ibrahimseck]

Who is here to understand Trump impeachment going on now ?

[robrick]

The coffee mug is what solidifies his credibility.