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Legislative Branch

Legislative Branch. Legislative Branch – Congress Congressman. House of Representatives (Representatives). Senate (Senators). Congress. Legislative Branch – makes the laws Bicameral – 2 houses House of Representatives – 435 members Senate 100 Members Terms 2 year terms

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Legislative Branch

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  1. Legislative Branch

  2. Legislative Branch – Congress Congressman House of Representatives (Representatives) Senate (Senators)

  3. Congress • Legislative Branch – makes the laws • Bicameral – 2 houses • House of Representatives – 435 members • Senate 100 Members • Terms • 2 year terms • 2 sessions per term (about 1 year each) • Adjourn – end of session • Recess – short break • Special Session – emergency meetings

  4. House of Representatives • Elected based on population • Serve 2 year terms, no term limits • Represent a congressional district • 9 total districts in Indiana • 3rd district – Marc Souder • Leader is the Speaker of the House • Qualifications: • 25 years old • Live in the state • U.S. citizen for 7 years

  5. Senate • 2 per state (regardless of population) • Serve 6 year terms, no term limits (1/3 elected every 2 years – continuous body) • Represent the entire state • Evan Bayh and Richard Lugar • Leader is the U.S. Vice-President • Serves as a tie-breaker • President Pro-tempore serves in his absence • Qualifications: • 30 years old • Live in the state • U.S. Citizen for 9 years

  6. Benefits of a Congressman • $169,300 per year (27th Amendment, 1992) • Speaker of the House – $217,400 • President Pro Tempore – $183,500 • Travel allowance • Staff and office allowance (2 offices) • Pension, average $50,000 • Franking privilege – free postage (signature or frank acts as postage) • Low cost TV and radio clips • Free parking

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