The Senate and the House of Representatives Explained (Congress - AP Government Review)
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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.
Thank you Matt Damon.
Totally agree
Matt.... Damon.
😂
Dang, he really does look like him. LOL!
Jesus christ, its Jason Bourne !!
The Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
Wonderful analogy!
😂👍
The mitrochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell.
True
photosynthesis
"When they call the roll in the Senate,
the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not Guilty'."
― Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Thanks, that was the cleanest explanation I’ve seen yet.
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.
how's your studying going? I'm 25 and here to understand better what is up with today's elections. It's goof that the House has now Democrats again to represent us; I feel like the Senate is completely useless and so aristocratic lol
👍You'll find as you get older this "shit" becomes more important to you!
Did you guys vote?
I really think there needs to be some qualifications required to be able to vote. I mean if everyone feels the need to vote but not the need to be informed just imagine what dishonest politicians will say and promise to get elected.
Where money comes from and how it works would also be nice, especially when it comes to governments.
Because the media doesnt want you to actually know anything just to be a pawn to get angry when they tell you to👍
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
+henrik christensen Thanks for the kind review. I'm glad I could help explain the structure of the American government to you! Let me know if I can help explain any other topics that are related to this subject.
@@tomrichey may I ask what do you mean by national versus federal, please? What is the difference between the two? Thanks for such a great video!
@@tomrichey
So, the senate is also called the upper house? Is it also the lower house? What about in Rome? I really, really need an explanation about how it was in Rome, particularly Köln. I have to write a presentation about this, and it has to be done soon. And by soon, I mean an hour, or atleast by tomorrow. Dammit, I shouldn't have procrastinated!
@@Mike-lx9qn What was the grade?
This guy certainly is going places! His explanation skills were clear and quick, giving us all the information we need. He also had a good visual representation, making the video even more clear. Well done!
this is the best video explaining the issue i've ever seen.
thank you so much, brilliant describing
Deeply insightful video, I am a British law student and this video was the perfect length and had enough detailed explanation for me to grasp a better understanding of how the American government system operates. Thank you! :)
+Mary It’s my pleasure to help British students understand American government! I try to achieve a balance of detail and brevity in my videos so I’m glad to hear that you think I struck that balance here.
I am The Senate!
Emperor Palpatine Dammit i was gonna comment that haha
Sheev Palpatine XD
Emperor Palpatine Not yet!
NOT YET!
LMAO
Thank you for this! I only wish they taught us all this in high school. I'm 43 years old and am finally getting involved in our country's politics.
I think they did. Maybe not in depth, but i know it was mentioned. I just never cared for it.
They did 😂😂😂
Clear presentation, I have a better understanding on US gov now.
it is us congress, not gov
J Bond Congress is obviously a part of the U.S.
government 😂
This is basic 8th grade civics.
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I have been racking my brain trying to understand. All my professor has done is read the power points to us, as if we cant do that ourselves! I learned more in this short video than I did in an entire week! Thank you~Vanessa
Thank you for this explanation, it helped me learned about their distinctive powers. So apparently, The Senate has the power to nominate roles to the Judical Branch, Cabinet, and Ambassadors. They can also ratify or reject treaties. The House however has the power where Revenue and taxes must pass through here.
I love it! You have one of the best summaries out there that still has good detail. Thank you!
Buy also, repeal the seventeenth!!!
Great. Thank you for the clarity - from across the water in the UK, Sarah
Who’s here after watching the election???
edit: wow wasn’t expecting to get this many likes lol thanks
Senate sounds so useless lol good thing we got the House back to represent the People
Alissa Zambelli classic libtard
Trumps Wall a third of the senate will be up for re-election in 2 years. Lol and republicans will be doing a lot of defending then 😅
Raccoon Bandit 🦅 🧠 liberals, smh
Me i was trying to figure this out for a min and Ran into Matt Damon big thanks Lets go BIG RED!
Thank you for the great explanation!
Great direct explanation! Tom and love your casual way ! drinking your cup of coffee!
Super helpful. I'm studying for my civics test and this clearly explained the differences between the Senate and House. Thank you so much!
Palpatine: OMG, they are speaking about me on CZcams!
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.,
Which is why town hall meetings are important. These politicians are SHADY af nowadays
Vote Beto
nope voting Cruz
I'm sure in the old days you could have a public meal without getting jumped by a bunch of crazy liberals
@@danielgray2909 You mean crazy liberals like the founders?
Nice review of two houses I had forgotten about. Thanks, Tom
Thank you! Studying for the Foreign Service Officer Test, and this video was very helpful. And thank you for not silliness, loud music, and jokes. Thank you.
very well done. thanks for this.
+Who am I? You're quite welcome!
I AM THE SENATE!
Watched this just after 2018 midterms - wish I’d seen it a few weeks prior. Thanks!
Thank you.This presentation answers so many questions for me. Keep it up!
Bless your heart. It reminded me how much I hated my government class. I watched the WHOLE video and at best I am "less confused". Filibuster? Articles of Impeachment? One is Federal and one is National and those are different? ...And there's also a Cabinet?? I'm going to GOOGLE all these things and maybe watch this video again. Probably not. But you did a great job!!
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
Thank you for saving my behind ; I have used many of your videos to get me through my program!
living my American dream, I'm Penn Foster HIgh school doing Civics and this helped me have a clear understanding of the Senate and the House of Rep.
I thank you very much
Are you related to Matt Damon? :p
LOL
HAHAHA damn
Lol! I said to myself that this guy looks like Matt Damon, then I scrolled down and say your comment!!! 😂😂
Its that caveman eye brow
Please do a piece clarifying the difference between a Democracy and a Republic. I, personally, believe that many Americans do not understand the difference and how our government was framed in a way that embodies both of these forms of representation. Thanks in advance. :)
That topic is definitely on my list!
It's a Constitutional Republic. A lot of people on the right say that and the left and uniformed people say we're a democracy which is 3/4 false. "and to the Republic for which it stands"
RightWingKing we live in a Democracy, we elect our President.
@@Mendoza1414 Do you not know how the presidential election works?
@@Mendoza1414 If we lived in an all out democracy, you chose about 6 citys, tally up the votes and boom, the president gets elected. People in Rural America and people in the suburbs would have no say.
Very good break down and comparison! Thank you!
Thank you. We need more of this.
The coffee mug is what solidifies his credibility.
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Senate = House of Lords
House = House of Commons
@Texas Made - *The United States Congress is structurally based on the British Parliament,* with its two chambers - the House of Commons and the House of Lords. This is a historical fact. The rest is subjective opinions.
@Texas Made commie detected.
@Texas Made democrat r worse lol stop listen to Msbc
@Texas Made definetely not bernie
@Sasuke Uchiha texas is mexico dumb ass
Thanks for this succinct yet informative video.
I have been watching so many videos and didn’t understand a bit and this is the best I have ever come across to
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?
Youre beautiful...
What the hell are you saying?
You're saying that you know what he's saying, although you feel like you don't know what he's saying, so you say what you know, which is what he's saying...…
Is what I'm saying about what you're saying, what you're saying?
Kbooskie21 You MUST be a Liberal....ah hahaha.
@@brankind969 No I am Republican but thanks for assuming my party because you couldn't take a joke. Lol
Nice Amsterdam cup sir.
Excellent lesson. thank you for this posting. very clear concise and informative.
This is really helpful for tomorrow ! Thank you
Who is here to understand Trump impeachment going on now ?
Impeachment is first by the House of Representatives. The Senate is on actually puts the president on trial . They have the power to remove him from office.
Ibrahim Seck ok then
LOL I’m here 30% for that reason. Major reason is to keep the definition of politics in my head.
@John Doe Better than an uneducated president that can't even complete a sentence.
@John Doe and will be again
The senate can also undo the president's veto with a 2/3 vote
Both houses have to do it
Mike Hermida That is a good point. Most people do not know that.
Yes indeed, Reagan's veto of sanctions against my country South Africa was overturned, thank you to US Senators
Not a pocket veto though.
Super helpful! thanks, Mr. Richey
Very explanatory , straight to the point,,,and comprehensible. .well done
I wish, Tom, that you could have three columns: The Senate, Congress and the President, according to their Constitutional powers and privileges.
Well the one thing I know about having Trump as my President is that , I'm getting a Gov't education in every area...😂😂😂
Liked and Subscribed. So glad I found this video and your channel. This is obviously a timely distinction video with the GOP retaining the Senate and the Dems the House. My civics knowledge is seriously lacking, and I plan on learning more through your concise and informative videos. Thanks! Any other suggestions on how our republic works?
Thank you for explaining Mr. Richie! Also, cool mug! 😄 best from Amsterdam!
The US is a Constitutional Democratic Republic. The House of Representatives, The Senete, The Supreme Court, and the President combined as one government is a good way to divide power and representation.
FIRE_LORD510 (constitutional presidential republic)**** not a democracy
So is the People’s Republic of China. But they don’t have democracy, we do. We elect the republic, China does not. Both of us are a Republic.
FIRE_LORD510 The key is “Constitutional”. Our constitution affords protections to the individual. Democracy is a mob rule; if majority decides, for example, that all Evangelican Christians should be executed, they would be......in Constitutional Republic it would never happen. That’ why Democrats want to dismantle Constitution.
Jim Alley You are a bigot. You encompass all what our country stands against.
Who is here after watching the impeachment news lol
Enjoyed your video. I teach GED and students need an excellent knowledge of Civics to pass. I'm always reviewing these topics to make sure I don't leave out the most important issues.
this is extremely concise but comprehensive information.
Double thumbs up!
Ah. Got it! I like this dude
That mug is from Amsterdam. Someone has been to the red light district. lol
Cartoonman154 - Who, you?
Orange Man Bad
Lol, SOMEONE noticed something I didn't. 🤣✌
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Good lecture, thank you for uploading 📝🖐🏻
Hey - Thank you so much for this. Very informative and to the point.
Help bring back Civics classes to our schools~!
OMG !! They're not teaching Civics anymore? That explains a lot.
Sadly this should all be known already
It’s so complicated
★ Froggie Animation ★ It’s not my fault they don’t teach you this in school, it’s theirs and it’s intentional. That’s why it’s sad.
You’re blaming the wrong person for your ignorance, which is actually just what they want.
Nice, easy to follow breakdown. Thanks!
Thank you. As a Canadian I am very familiar with the workings of our parliamentary system but I have never quite understood the goings on south of the border. I have found it all rather byzantine. This is a very good start in clarification.
So what happens if Democrats take house of representatives and Republicans hold Senate then? Was does that mean for trump?
It's basically meaning that nothing is going to get past for 2 years
@@MustardGamings so what does the Senate do and what does the house do?
@@thewargodking5463 the senate says yes or no on the Bill's the house make so if each team own one there is gonna be alot of nos and disagreement
@@MustardGamings sounds really confusing but thanks for the summary haha
@@thewargodking5463 yea, basically we mostly won since nothing is going to get past which is good and had, it is better than the dems controlling everything ... I shutter of the thought
America is a republic, not a democracy. Therefore the house would be more representative of the people rather than democratic as you incorrectly describe.
It's meaningless to say things like "America is a republic, not a democracy" - only stupid uneducated Republicans say that kind of shit. The USA is a constitutional republic with a democratic system of government (a representative democracy to be exact). I thought they taught this shit in schools?
@@Alexander-gj9ms You would think so. Unfortunately people get amnesia when things don't exactly go their way. Primitive base basic instincts start to kick in or that of a child.
Your videos are very helpful! Thank you very much Matt Damon!
Hey, Tom, thank you for the awesome video, I really like it! And in the video you mentioned “senatorial courtesy”, and how you explained is like some special politeness requirement in the senate. However, I found via Wikipedia that “senatorial courtesy ” is “a custom whereby presidential appointments are confirmed only if there is no objection to them by the senators from the appointee's state, especially from the senior senator of the president's party from that state.” Hope that you can clarify on that. Thank you!
You know why you're here 😉
Learnt a lot thanks. I’m from Australia and I had been watching the judge kavanaugh hearings up to the midterms. I’m a conservative so I was wondering what the difference between the two houses were now that the libs have taken control. I believe president trump can do great things no matter what stands in his way. ♥️🇦🇺🇺🇸♥️
Loved the refresher !! Thank you for educating America 🎉🎉🎊🎊👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
Great presentation Tom
The 17th amendment was a mistake
Agreed.
So was the 16th. Allowing the feds to tax the citizens of a state and then to pull funding out of the state whenever they wanted something was a huge blow to federalism and the 10th amendment.
Bro put down your cup wtf lol
Fabian Richert - you didn't learn anything did you
Is that all you got from this video?? What a moron you are..
This was very helpful. Thank you
Thank you so much. It is so much clearer for me now. And your videos is very clean and clear, too. :D
who else can see trump doing a great job so much every one flees there own country to be here this did not happen with obama!
im Canadian but i find the US politcal system quiet interesting. If i were American I would definately be a republican.
ofcourse you will be a republican you old fart
This is very nicely and clearly presented. Congrats.
Glad I could help!
Really helpful summary - thank you! 👍
Based on the number of upvotes to comments here, it's obvious that there are more republicans here who actually care about the country rather than democrats blindly listening to what their movie star idol told them to do.
And Republicans really need to stop being crybabies when they occasionally lose. Its not very becoming.
Republicans are the same as Democrats. These are simply forms of religion, which makes them synonymous with a cult. Bow down before the one you serve and you'll get what you deserve.
P.S. Reagan and Trump were both previously motion picture celebrities and Republican, with blind followers. No Democrat POTUS has held such credentials prior to assuming office. Now you know.
@@artdogg50 I've yet to see a single Republican crying on the lawns of the Lincoln memorial following the mid-term results. Most if not all of them just went to work the following day.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and blindly say you are a Republican. The things I blindly do are based on government sources and reports from mainstream media. Now you can say something stupid about mainstream media. When you do don't forget to list your source.
@@artdogg50 well idk about you, but I don't know of any riots happening when Republicans lose anything. Democrats are animals. Anymore, I feel that republicans are beginning to be more progressive these days while democrats run on blind hate for decision making. If you think that blaming a white person or blaming a man for your problems will solve them, you need to reevaluate you life, because that's the most racist sexist shit ever.
I voted Obama 2 times, and you know why? Cause he was black. I thought it would bring the world together more. But when I voted Trump I'm a racist sexist Nazi. I'm Republican now because this is literally turning into the sane lawful vs the insane emotional people.
I was wrong to vote for Obama for the reason I did. Voting because of race or gender is wrong, no matter what. Voting for someone based on the person is what matters. Trump is outgoing and aggressive, but you know what he is that many others aren't? He is genuine, he doesn't hide what he's thinking. He means what he says and gets to the point. He personality made him the successful person he is.
The news is not news either anymore. No one listens to good news, it doesnt make money. It's a bias opinion drama show anymore, negative criticisms get views and finances, and many of you are just swallowing it. Late night shows are just as bad, it used to be funny, but now it's just a comedian spewing bias views. If you think Trump is racist against Mexicans because he wants to enforce legal immigration, your plain stupid. Legal immigrating brings in people with a good background also bringing in people who ACTUALLY BOTHER to follow the law. That's not racism, that is anti illegal immigration.
If you do not bother to do your own research and just believe one resource, your decision won't be accurate. And so after explaining this, from now on until democrats get their act together, I'm voting republican. But then again that's my so called evil opinion.
UGH what a horrible system... California has 2 representatives in the Senate and Alaska also has 2...what genius thought this would be a good idea...one's that didn't understand in the future certain states would be home to most of Americans. Just IMAGINE if everyone started moving to major cities... and that there were only 10,000 people in alaska... millions have the same vote as 10k? this is ABSURD.
Girl, how in the hell is that equal?! that's like 1,000 to 1! that's like giving a teacher one child and giving another teacher 1,000 kids to take care of and calling it fair...
I don’t wanna replay the video but I believe senate is more about the country as a whole. It’s house job to represent the people.
Emily Woeber California has 53 representatives and Alaska only has 1. The dichotomy between the House and the Senate is the fairest system of representation ever devised. If the Senate was like the House, the majority could utterly impose their will on the minority without consequence.
Those states didn't exist when the rules were created.
TheBakonBitz You make it sound like a terrible idea for the majority to “utterly impose” theirs idea on the minority, the the majority imposing their ideas is the very idea of democracy. Representation by the people
Excellent video and explanation! Thank you.
Thank you for the explanation!
This is a very good tutorial video on the structure of BOTH. The United States Senate as well as The United States House of Representatives.
Excellent video that made things very clear it... Thank you!
Very well made video, thank you!
Thank you very much, Tom
Sir, thanks for the clear and crisp information ..
Thanks for uploading, this has bin use full..Greetings from Holland
Refreshingly informative and resourceful. ...
Very informative! Thanks!
Really Really good job, excellent explanations!
Thank you for making a subject that has evaded me my whole life concise and digestable. I could listen to your accent all day lol
WOW! You made this so accessible! In less than 7 minutes I was able to understand the distinction between the house and the senate than in a way I never could in school. Great work, sir! Subscribed!
Thank you very much my friend. Please continue to educate the people. God bless
Great work. Well explain.
Thank you sir. I Appreciate the help with this video.
Thanks brother. You explained this very well.
Great video. Liked and subscribed. Well said!!!