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The Legislative Branch

What is the benefits of having two houses of Congress? THINK PAIR SHARE # 1 What is the benefits of having two houses of Congress?

What are the similarities and differences between the two houses THINK PAIR SHARE # 2 What are the similarities and differences between the two houses

Directions Get two colors – one for the House of Representatives and the other for the Senate

House of Representatives is made up of 435 members (Think Virginia Plan)

House of Representatives Each state is guaranteed only ONE member in the House of Representatives

House of Representatives: Texas has 36 representatives

House of Representatives are elected by the people within the district

House of Representatives District 7 – John Culberson District 10 – Michael McCaul

House of Representatives serve a 2 year term

House of Representatives Every 2 years, all 435 go up for reelection

House of Representatives 25 years 7 year citizen Live in the state that he or she represents

House of Representatives Speaker of the House: Paul Ryan

Speaker of the House – Responsibilities Presides over debate, Sets the legislative agenda. Leads the appointment process for the committee chairs 2nd in line to the President of the United States

The House of Representatives Now, skip over the Privileges of members, and we will come back after we finish the Senate side of the chart

House of Representatives Controlled by the Republican Party

The United States Senate has 100 members

The United States Senate 2 senators per state (think New Jersey Plan)

The United States Senate Elected by the state at large

The United States Senate John Cornyn Ted Cruz

The United States Senate Serve a 6 year term

The United States Senate Every 2 years 1/3 of the Senate goes up for reelection

The United States Senate 30 years old 9 year citizen Live in the state he or she represents

The United States Senate President of the Senate Mike Pence Vice President of the United States Only can vote in a tie President Pro Temp – Orin Hatch

The United States Senate is controlled by the Republican Party

Benefits of Congress Franking privileges Legislative immunity Free mail! Legislative immunity Speech, debate, and “arbitrary arrest,” not criminal Free from arrest for MINOR offenses while in session Civil only, not criminal.

Think Pair Share # 3 Revisit with your original partner What were some differences and similarities of Congress

Current salaries FYI $174,000 - basic salary of the members Senate Leadership Majority Party Leader - $193,400 Minority Party Leader - $193,400 House Leadership Speaker of the House - $223,500 Majority Leader - $193,400 Minority Leader - $193,400