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CONGRESS-OVERVIEW January 31, 2019 INTRO QUIZ-Pocket Constitution House of Representatives How many representatives does the Constitution guarantee each State? (1PT) Identify 2 powers specific to the House. (2PTS) Provide two qualifications to become a House member. (2PTS) If a House Rep. leaves office early, how is the seat filled? (Article I, Section II) (1PT) 5. What is the difference between legislator, legislature, and legislation?? (1PT) Senate How were Senators chosen prior to 1913? How did the 17th amendment change this? (2PTS) How else, aside from election, can one become a Senator?? (Article I, Sec III) (1PT) List two formal qualifications to become a Senator. (2PTS) Identify 2 powers specific to Senate. (2PTS)

CONGRESS-OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION AP US Govt. Objective: Better understand…Intentions, conflict, and recent developments within Congress

Why is the re-lection rate soooo high for incumbents even though they have such a low approval rating?

I. Intentions of Founders CONCERNS/FEARS: CongressDominant branch (Fed #51) Mob rule Built-in conflict/inefficiency RepresentationCompromise

II. Conflict= Central vs. Decentralized *Centralization: (HOUSE) Quick/decisive Strong Leadership Restrict debate *Decentralization: (SENATE) Slow Congress: Weaker Leadership Allow more debate (Filibuster/Cloture) Stall

III. Conclusion RULE OF THUMB: CongressEarly is BetterMandate Toe the line Avoid Controversial Topics