Oklahoma House of Representatives facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oklahoma House of Representatives |
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Lower house of the Oklahoma Legislature
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Speaker of the House
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Speaker pro tempore
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| Seats | 101 |
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Political groups
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Democratic Party Republican Party |
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Last election
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November 7, 2006 |
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| Oklahoma State Capitol | |
The Oklahoma House of Representatives is an important part of the government in Oklahoma. It is one of two main groups that make laws for the state. Think of it like a team of people who work together to decide what rules Oklahoma should have. The other group is the Oklahoma Senate.
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What is the Oklahoma House of Representatives?
The Oklahoma House of Representatives is known as the "lower house." This means it is the larger of the two law-making groups in Oklahoma. Together, the House and the Senate form the Oklahoma Legislature. The Legislature is the main body that creates laws for the state.
What Does the House Do?
The main job of the House of Representatives is to create, discuss, and vote on new laws. These laws affect everyone living in Oklahoma. For example, they might vote on laws about schools, roads, or how the state spends its money. They also approve the state's budget. This is like a spending plan for Oklahoma.
Who Are the Members?
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has 101 members. Each member is called a "Representative." These Representatives are chosen by the people of Oklahoma. They are elected to represent different areas, or "districts," across the state. When you vote, you help choose who will represent your area.
Representatives usually belong to a political party. In Oklahoma, the two main parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. These parties have different ideas about how the state should be run.
The Speaker of the House
The leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives is called the Speaker of the House. The Speaker is chosen by the other Representatives. Their job is to lead meetings and make sure everything runs smoothly. They also help decide which new laws will be discussed.
Where Do They Meet?
The Oklahoma House of Representatives meets in the Oklahoma State Capitol building. This is a very important building in Oklahoma City. It is where many of Oklahoma's government leaders work.
Images for kids
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The Oklahoma State Capitol building.
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Inside the House of Representatives Chamber.
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A map showing the different districts for the House of Representatives.
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A. C. Hamlin, the first black member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
See Also
In Spanish: Cámara de Representantes de Oklahoma para niños
