Chapter 10. SENATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES  100 members  2 from each state  6 year terms  435 members  Based on population in the states  2 year.

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Chapter 10

SENATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES  100 members  2 from each state  6 year terms  435 members  Based on population in the states  2 year terms

 California-population 33,871,648  Senators-2  House Members-53  Wyoming-Population 493,782  Senators-2  House Members-1

 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).

 Representative Marsha Blackburn  Republican  Blackburn’s Website Blackburn’s Website

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONSINFORMAL 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)

 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”.

 30 years old  Citizen of the U.S. for 9 years.  Must inhabit the state they are elected from.

 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.

 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?

 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.

 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).

You 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 Building 198 East Main St. Suite 1 Franklin, TN 37064