Instructions: The tenth assignment will require you to research the legislative branch and provide a brief analysis. The analysis will need to address the issues and/or questions outlined in the “Assignment Objectives.” Your analysis will need to be a minimum of 400 words and the preferred format is single-spaced, Times New Roman font, and 12pt font size. Further, the analysis should be free of major grammatical errors and properly cited using APA format.
Assignment Objectives: This assignment will examine various aspects of the legislative branch. For this assignment, please address the following:
Identify and explain at least one of the constitutional responsibilities the House of Representatives is given by the US Constitution.
Identify and explain at least one of the constitutional responsibilities the Senate is given by the US Constitution.
For both of your given examples, identify at least one method the executive branch employs to assert its influence over them.
Who is the Senate Majority Leader? What is their chief responsibilities?
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives? What is their chief responsibilities?