Question

1. define:

majority:

minority:

privilege:

expel:

1. what is the major duty of the legislative branch?

1. what is the legislative body called?

1. where does it meet?

1. what two houses make up the congress?

1. when do its meetings begin?

1. what is the name of the record of the meetings of congress?

1. list two privileges of members of the united states congress.

Explanation:

1. Defines key legislative terms, answers core U.S. legislative branch questions based on U.S. government structure.
2. Addresses each question with standard, accepted definitions and facts about the U.S. Congress.

Answer:

1.

• Majority: The larger number or part of a group, typically more than half of the total members in a legislative body.
• Minority: The smaller number or part of a group, typically less than half of the total members in a legislative body.
• Privilege: A special right, advantage, or immunity granted to a specific group, such as members of Congress.
• Expel: To formally force a member out of a legislative body for misconduct.

1. The major duty is to create, debate, and pass federal laws.
2. The legislative body is called the United States Congress.
3. It meets in the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
4. The two houses are the Senate and the House of Representatives.
5. Its regular meetings begin on January 3rd of each odd-numbered year, as set by federal law.
6. The record of meetings is called the Congressional Record.
7. Two privileges are:

• Immunity from arrest while attending congressional sessions and traveling to/from them (for most non-felony offenses).
• Freedom of speech and debate on the floor of Congress, meaning members cannot be sued for comments made during official proceedings.