Overview of the U.S. Congress Essay

Write a 525- to 700-word essay that provides an overview of the U.S. Congress and addresses the following:

• Differences between the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate – .5 point
• Powers granted to the U.S. Congress under the U.S. Constitution – 1 point
• The checks and balances the U.S. Congress has vis-à-vis the Presidency and the Judiciary – 1 point
• Organization of political parties as well as leadership roles in each house. such as Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader – 1 point
• The steps involved in a bill becoming a law – 1 point

Format your essay consistent with APA guidelines, grammar, flow – .5 point