Chapt 5 sect 1
- 1. The Senate and the House of Representatives
- 2. Two Houses of Congress
- 3. Two Houses of Congress The Legislative Branch makes the country’s laws
- 4. Two Houses of Congress The Legislative Branch makes the country’s laws Congress is composed of two houses Senate: Equally per state House of Representatives:Based on State Population
- 5. Two Houses of Congress The Legislative Branch makes the country’s laws Congress is composed of two houses Senate: Equally per state House of Representatives:Based on State Population This helps Congress NOT pass laws too quickly
- 7. The House of Representatives 435 Members
- 8. The House of Representatives 435 Members Apportioned is when things are distributed
- 9. The House of Representatives 435 Members Apportioned is when things are distributed Each representative is elected by the voters in the congressional district
- 10. The House of Representatives 435 Members Apportioned is when things are distributed Each representative is elected by the voters in the congressional district Gerrymandering is when lines are drawn to favor particular political parties
- 11. The House of Representatives 435 Members Apportioned is when things are distributed Each representative is elected by the voters in the congressional district Gerrymandering is when lines are drawn to favor particular political parties Elections are held in November of each Even numbered year
- 12. The Senate
- 14. The Senate 100 members Elected for a 6 year term
- 15. The Senate 100 members Elected for a 6 year term Elections are held in November of each even numbered year
- 16. The Senate 100 members Elected for a 6 year term Elections are held in November of each even numbered year The Senior senator is the longest serving senator
- 18. Qualification of House House of Representatives: 25 years old Citizen for at least 7 years leagl resident of the state
- 20. Qualifications of Senate 30 years old
- 21. Qualifications of Senate 30 years old citizen for 9 years
- 22. Qualifications of Senate 30 years old citizen for 9 years legal resident of state
- 24. Salary and Benefits $145,100 a year
- 25. Salary and Benefits $145,100 a year Franking Privilege: Right to mail official letters or packages for free
- 26. Salary and Benefits $145,100 a year Franking Privilege: Right to mail official letters or packages for free Immunity: Legal Protection