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UNIT 2

UNIT 2. Legislative Branch. Congress. Bicameral House of Representatives Senate. House of Representatives. # of reps based on population 435 total. Requirements. 25 or older US citizen for 7 years Live in district you represent 2 year term. House of Representatives. Census

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UNIT 2

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  1. UNIT 2 Legislative Branch

  2. Congress • Bicameral • House of Representatives • Senate

  3. House of Representatives • # of reps based on population • 435 total

  4. Requirements • 25 or older • US citizen for 7 years • Live in district you represent • 2 year term

  5. House of Representatives • Census • Apportionment • Gerrymandering • constituents

  6. Senate • 2 senators from each state • Requirements • 30 or older • US citizen for 9 years • Live in state you represent

  7. Elections • 6 year term • Elections staggered • 2014 33 Senate elections • 2016 33 Senate elections • 2018 34 Senate elections

  8. Congressional Benefits $174,000 Office space Free parking Free trips between home state and DC Budget for staff Medical care Haircuts Video production Housing stipend

  9. Congressional Benefits/Punishments Franking privilege Limited immunity • Expulsion • Censure

  10. Sessions of Congress • 113th Congress: 2013 • 114th Congress: 2015 • Sessions • ____________________ to November/December • Can be called into special session by President • State of the Union address

  11. Term Limits • Do you believe there should be term limits put on Congressmen/women? • 1. Read the article describing arguments for both sides. • 2. Create a chart that outlines 2 reasons why there should be term limits and 2 reasons there should not be term limits. • 3. Write one paragraph making YOUR arguments whether there should be term limits or not. Explain 2 reasons to support your opinion. • *Goal-write in 3rd person • *no I, me, my…

  12. Term limits

  13. Review • P. 139 • #1b • #2b • #3

  14. Congressional Power

  15. Powers of Congress

  16. Special Powers House Senate • Appropriation bills • Chooses president • Authorization bills • impeachment Treaties Presidential appointments Picks VP Jury in impeachment trials

  17. Limitations on Powers?

  18. Bill to Law

  19. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nKyihoV9z8

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