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Congress #2 HR & S

Power! Article I of the Constitution grants legislative power to a bicameral Congress

Calendar Term: 2 years Session: 1 year 111th Term of Congress, 2nd Session 112th Term, Session 1 begins in January

Timeline…. Special Session: called by the Pres when Congress is not in session (working) Adjourn: ends a session of Congress

Senate (Upper House) 100 members, 2 per state 6 year terms No term limits (max # of elections) Continuous body: 1/3 elected every 2 years State at large elections: entire state chooses each Senator

Constitutional Requirements 30 years old Citizen for 9 years Live in state

HR (lower house) 435 members, determined by Congress 2 year terms No term limits Elected by a local district

Requirements: 25 years old Citizen for years Live in state

Should members of Congress face term limits?