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Congress

Chapter 10. Congress. Senate. House of Representatives. 100 members 2 from each state 6 year terms. 435 members Based on population in the states 2 year terms. Congress: Bicameral. Representation in Congress-Example. California-population 33,871,648 Senators-2 House Members-53.

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  1. Chapter 10 Congress

  2. Senate House of Representatives • 100 members • 2 from each state • 6 year terms • 435 members • Based on population in the states • 2 year terms Congress: Bicameral

  3. Representation in Congress-Example • California-population 33,871,648 • Senators-2 • House Members-53 • Wyoming-Population 493,782 • Senators-2 • House Members-1

  4. The House of Representatives

  5. HOR works under 2 year terms. • Each term has 2 sessions, 1 each year. • Elections- every 2 years • Off-year elections: those elections that are held between presidential elections. • The party that is not in power usually gains the most seats (balance of power). Terms

  6. U.S. Congressional Districts

  7. Tennessee Congressional Districts

  8. Franklin

  9. 7th Congressional District • Representative Marsha Blackburn • Republican • Blackburn’s Website

  10. Formal Qualifications Informal Qualifications • 25 years old • Citizen for at least 7 years • Must live in the state that you are elected from • Party Identification • Name familiarity • Gender • Ethnicity • Political experience (It depends on the district) Qualifications for a House Member

  11. The Senate

  12. The 6 year terms of the Senate are staggered. 1/3 of senators run for re-election every 2 years. This is done so that there are always veteran Senators in Congress- not made up entirely of “Freshmen”. Continuous Body

  13. 30 years old Citizen of the U.S. for 9 years. Must inhabit the state they are elected from. Qualifications

  14. A Congressman’s Job

  15. Congressmen are elected to represent the people from their district/state. Each policy must be debated and voted on by the congressman with the consideration of the constituents. Representative of the People

  16. When congress is in session, any proposed laws must first pass through a committee before it goes up for debate on the house or senate floor. • Each congressman must serve on at least one committee. • What committee(s) does Rep. Blackburn serve on? Committee members

  17. Compensation for Congressmen

  18. Senators and Representatives are paid $150,000 a year. (Remember…to run you have to already have a considerable amount of money on your own, so this $150,000 is not their sole income). Some members are paid slightly more (if they hold special jobs. Salary

  19. Special tax deduction for those who have 2 houses, usually one in DC and one in their district/state. Travel allowance. Very inexpensive health and life insurance. The best medical care. Generous retirement plan. Franking Privilege- allows congressmen to mail letters postage free (cuts costs a lot). Non-salary Compensation“Fringe Benefits”

  20. You are to write a letter to your congressman (Blackburn) It should be set up in the form that is outlined on page 276. Voice opinions/concerns in a professional way. Must have at least 2 body paragraphs. Address: Cadence Bank Building198 East Main St.Suite 1 Franklin, TN 37064 Assignment

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