Definitions
- Referring to the legislative branch of the United States government. - Describing a formal meeting or assembly of representatives from different organizations or groups. - Talking about a gathering of people with a shared interest or profession.
- Referring to the legislative branch of the government in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. - Describing a formal meeting or assembly of representatives from a specific political party or coalition. - Talking about a group of people who work together to achieve a common goal or purpose.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to legislative bodies that make laws and govern a country.
- 2Both consist of elected representatives who are responsible for representing the interests of their constituents.
- 3Both have a system of committees that specialize in specific areas of legislation.
- 4Both use parliamentary procedure to conduct business and pass laws.
- 5Both have a speaker or presiding officer who oversees the proceedings.
What is the difference?
- 1Structure: Congress is typically divided into two houses, while parliament may have one or two houses depending on the country.
- 2Powers: Congress has the power to declare war and approve presidential appointments, while parliament has the power to remove the prime minister and approve treaties.
- 3Term length: Congress members serve for two years in the House of Representatives and six years in the Senate, while parliament members serve for varying terms depending on the country.
- 4Leadership: Congress has a majority leader and minority leader in each house, while parliament has a prime minister and opposition leader.
Remember this!
Congress and parliament are both legislative bodies that make laws and govern a country. However, they differ in origin, structure, powers, term length, and leadership. Congress is the legislative branch of the United States government and is divided into two houses, while parliament is the legislative branch of countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia and may have one or two houses depending on the country.
