Differences between the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate

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

• Powers granted to the U.S. Congress under the U.S. Constitution

• The checks and balances the U.S. Congress has vis-à-vis the Presidency and the Judiciary

• Organization of political parties as well as leadership roles in each house. such as Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader

• The steps involved in a bill becoming a law

Format your essay consistent with APA guidelines.