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The Legislative Branch. The Legislative branch. Bicameral legislature? . Two houses (chambers). The United States House of Representatives. The United States Senate. What does the legislative branch do? . How a bill becomes a law. House of Representatives Committees Senate President. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Legislative Branch
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The Legislative branch
• Bicameral legislature? Two houses (chambers)
The United States House of Representatives
The United States Senate
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What does the legislative branch do? How a bill becomes a law
• House of Representatives• Committees• Senate• President
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The Legislative Branch
Bell ringer
Describe the structure of the United States congress. (hint: what is a bicameral legislature?)
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The Legislative Branch
the Legislative Branch
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The Legislative Branch
• Congressional terms– Begin Jan. 3rd, odd numbered years– Two years– Each term is divided into two sessions• Sessions last one year• Congress remains in session until they vote to adjourn• President can call special session
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House Senate
Number of members
Qualifications
Term of Office
• 435• Apportioned or divided
among states based on population
• 25 years old• Citizen for at least 7 years• Traditionally, live in
district
• Every two years!!!
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Representation and reapportionment
• Census• The population of each state determines the
new number of representatives which each state is entitled—a process called reapportionment
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Redistricting
• Congressional districts—one for each representative
• The process for setting up new district lines is called redistricting
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Pair and share
How do you think political parties could use redistricting to their advantage!?
Gerrymandering
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House Senate
Number of members
Qualifications
Term of Office
• 435• Apportioned or divided
among states based on population
• 25 years old• Citizen for at least 7 years• Traditionally, live in
district
• Every two years!!!
• 2 members from each state
• 30 years old• Citizen for 9 years• Legal resident of state
• 6 year terms• 1/3 run for reelection
every two years
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Congress = 535 members100 senators + 435 Representatives
There are also 4 nonvoting delegates from U.S. territories
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Discussion question:Incumbents are members already in office
If you were running for congress would you rather be an incumbent or a challenger? Why?
• Easier to raise campaign funds because they have connections• Gerrymandering• Better known• Use their position to help voters• Voted them into office
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Parking lot