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Qualifications and term length for House of Representatives |
Qualifications: 25yr old, citizen of the US for 7yr, legal resident of the state they represent. Term length: 2yr |
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Qualifications and term length for Senate. |
Qualifications: 30yr old, citizen of US for 9yrs, legal resident of the state they represent. Term: 6yrs |
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3 benefits Congress members receive? |
1.)Office space 2.)Paid trips home 3.)Franking privileges |
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2 common characteristic of congressman |
1.)White 2.)Middle age |
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2 reasons incumbents have an easier time getting re-elected. |
1.)Easier to raise campaign money. 2.)Better known to voters. |
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2 officers of the Senate are? |
1.) President of Senate- Mike Pence 2.) President Pro Temp- Orrin Hatch |
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What does the 27th Amendment say? Ho |
Congress members can set their own salaries |
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How many Representatives is each state guaranteed? |
At least one. |
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What is a census? |
Population count every 10 years |
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What are Shadow delegates? |
Territories that send representatives but can’t vote. Ex.) Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico |
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What day do Congressional sessions begin? |
January 3rd |
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What is Gerrymandering |
Political party has the majority in state legislative. Draw boundaries to gain an advantage in an election |
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What was set in 1929? |
435 was the total number of Representatives allowed in the house. |
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How much of the Senate is up for re-election at one time? |
1/3 |
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Who is Paul Ryan |
Speaker of the house |
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When and where can congress members speak freely without fear of being sued? Why? |
During a congressional session, on the floor and because they can speak freely. How |
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When are congress members free from arrest? |
When traveling to and from sessions. Unless they comment a felony and disturbing the peace |
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How were Senators originally chosen? How are they chosen now? |
Originally by state legislators, now they are elected by voters. |
