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CONGRESSChapter 10
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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
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REPRESENTATION IN CONGRESS-EXAMPLE
California-population 33,871,648 Senators-2 House Members-53
Wyoming-Population 493,782 Senators-2 House
Members-1
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THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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).
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U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS
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TENNESSEE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS
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FRANKLIN
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7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Representative Marsha
Blackburn Republican Blackburn’s Website
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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)
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THE SENATE
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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”.
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QUALIFICATIONS 30 years old Citizen of the U.S. for 9 years. Must inhabit the state they are elected
from.
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A CONGRESSMAN’S JOB
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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.
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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?
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COMPENSATION FOR CONGRESSMEN
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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.
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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).
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ASSIGNMENTYou 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