House of Representatives

The House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, the other being the Senate. It is also known as the lower house of Congress, with the Senate being the upper house. The House of Representatives is responsible for making and passing federal laws.

Composition

The House of Representatives is composed of 435 members, each serving a two-year term. The number of representatives from each state is proportional to the state's population. Additionally, there are non-voting delegates from U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.

Powers and Responsibilities

The House of Representatives has several powers and responsibilities, including:

Making and passing federal laws
Overseeing the federal budget
Impeaching federal officials, including the President, and conducting impeachment trials
Initiating revenue-related bills
Electing the President in the case of an electoral college tie

Leadership

The House of Representatives is led by the Speaker of the House, who is elected by the members of the House. The Speaker plays a key role in setting the legislative agenda and is second in the line of presidential succession, after the Vice President.