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CONGRESSChapter 10
CONGRESS: BICAMERAL
SENATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
100 members 2 from each
state 6 year terms
435 members Based on
population in the states
2 year terms
REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS-EXAMPLE
California-population 33,871,648 Senators-2 House Members-53
Wyoming-Population 493,782 Senators-2 House
Members-1
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
TERMS
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).
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS
TENNESSEE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS
FRANKLIN
7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Representative Marsha Blackburn
Republican Blackburn’s Website
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A HOUSE MEMBER
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)
THE SENATE
CONTINUOUS BODY
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”.
QUALIFICATIONS
30 years old Citizen of the U.S. for 9 years. Must inhabit the state they are elected
from.
A CONGRESSMAN’S JOB
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PEOPLE
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.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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?
COMPENSATION FOR CONGRESSMEN
SALARY
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.
NON-SALARY COMPENSATION“FRINGE BENEFITS”
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).
ASSIGNMENT
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 Building
198 East Main St.Suite 1
Franklin, TN 37064