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The Senate and the House of
Representatives
Two Houses of Congress
Two Houses of Congress
The Legislative Branch makes the country’s laws
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
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
The House of Representatives
The House of Representatives
435 Members
The House of Representatives
435 Members
Apportioned is when things are distributed
The House of Representatives
435 Members
Apportioned is when things are distributed
Each representative is elected by the voters in the congressional district
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
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
The Senate
The Senate
100 members
The Senate
100 members
Elected for a 6 year term
The Senate
100 members
Elected for a 6 year term
Elections are held in November of each even numbered year
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
Qualification of House
Qualification of House
House of Representatives:
25 years old
Citizen for at least 7 years
leagl resident of the state
Qualifications of Senate
Qualifications of Senate
30 years old
Qualifications of Senate
30 years old
citizen for 9 years
Qualifications of Senate
30 years old
citizen for 9 years
legal resident of state
Salary and Benefits
Salary and Benefits
$145,100 a year
Salary and Benefits
$145,100 a year
Franking Privilege: Right to mail official letters or packages for free
Salary and Benefits
$145,100 a year
Franking Privilege: Right to mail official letters or packages for free
Immunity: Legal Protection
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