The document discusses the structure and composition of the United States Congress. Congress is made up of two chambers - the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 100 members with two Senators per state who each serve 6-year terms. The House of Representatives has 435 members who are elected based on state population to 2-year terms. The document also outlines qualifications, salaries, benefits, and election cycles for Senators and Representatives.
3. Two Houses of Congress
The Legislative Branch makes the country’s laws
4. Two Houses of Congress
The Legislative Branch makes the country’s laws
Congress is composed of two houses
Senate: Equally per state
House of Representatives:Based on State Population
5. Two Houses of Congress
The Legislative Branch makes the country’s laws
Congress is composed of two houses
Senate: Equally per state
House of Representatives:Based on State Population
This helps Congress NOT pass laws too quickly
8. The House of
Representatives
435 Members
Apportioned is when things are distributed
9. The House of
Representatives
435 Members
Apportioned is when things are distributed
Each representative is elected by the voters in the
congressional district
10. The House of
Representatives
435 Members
Apportioned is when things are distributed
Each representative is elected by the voters in the
congressional district
Gerrymandering is when lines are drawn to favor
particular political parties
11. The House of
Representatives
435 Members
Apportioned is when things are distributed
Each representative is elected by the voters in the
congressional district
Gerrymandering is when lines are drawn to favor
particular political parties
Elections are held in November of each Even numbered
year
16. The Senate
100 members
Elected for a 6 year term
Elections are held in November of each even
numbered year
The Senior senator is the longest serving
senator
