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Do Now 12/11. Complete the T-Chart. Give THREE things you already know about the HOR. And THREE things you already know about the SENATE. (Hint: People, Political Parties, function). Senate vs House of Representatives. Number of People. House of Representatives
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Do Now 12/11 • Complete the T-Chart. • Give THREE things you already know about the HOR. And THREE things you already know about the SENATE. (Hint: People, Political Parties, function).
Number of People House of Representatives Based on population/proportional representation 435 members total NJ has 12 Senate Based on Equal Representation 2 per state= 100 members
Who has the power? • Speaker of the House controls what happens in the House of Representatives • Senate Majority Leader controls the Senate
Getting Re-elected • House of Representatives • Elected every 2 years • Re-elected 90% of the time • Senate • Every 6 years • Elections more competitive /re-election not as easy
Scheduling • House • Rules and Committees controlled by party with majority • Senate • More cooperation between parties
Time for Debates • House- one hour for debate • Senate- unlimited until cloture (vote to end the discussion) • VOCABULARY ALERT:Filibuster: tactics used, especially prolonged speechmaking, for the purpose of delaying legislative action/bill
Knowledge • House • Need to know more about specific issues that impact their district • Expert on their committee issue • Senate • Needs to know about all issues in the state and government affairs
Atmosphere • House has strict rules • Senate less rules since there are less members, more relaxed atmosphere