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Short Response Question # 1

Short Response Question # 1 . Unit 2: Congress. Short answer response:. 1. Explain why Congress is organized into two branches 2. Include the names of the two branches in your response. 3. Based on your notes, share in great detail 6 things you learned about Congress.

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Short Response Question # 1

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  1. Short Response Question # 1 Unit 2: Congress

  2. Short answer response: • 1. Explain why Congress is organized into two branches • 2. Include the names of the two branches in your response. • 3. Based on your notes, share in great detail 6 things you learned about Congress. • This is worth 10 points!

  3. The House of Representatives “Lower House” 435 members # per state based on population, at least 1 per state 25 years old Elected every 2 years Popular vote Approx reps. 700,000 Citizen of US for 7 years Speaker of the House is the presiding officer All revenue bills introduced here, “power of the purse” The Senate 100 members 6 year term 2 Senators per state 30 years old Citizen for 9 years 1/3 of members reelected every 2 years Popular vote At large election (state wide) Represent the entire state, not districts like reps. US VP is president of the Sen. Pres. Pro Temp. = Maj. Leader Powers and Requirements for Congress

  4. Two Branches because… • Checks and balances. • Reminder of writing expectations on test: • Complete sentences • Neatness • Paragraph, 5 well written sentences will earn you 10 points • No bullets, outlining… be prepared ahead of time.

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