1. The Capitol Building 1 The Legislative Branch Makes the laws

2. The Capitol Building

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5. The Legislative Branch: Congress Congress: House of Representatives and Senate House of Representatives (2-year terms) 25 years old citizen for 7 years must live in state represented Senate (6-year terms) 30 years old citizen for 9 years must live in state represented 435 H.R. 2 years 100 Senate 6 years

6. Each state has 2 senators – represent entire state Illinois: Richard Durbin, Mark Kirk Representation in House based on population – 435 total more population = more reps. each state must have at least 1 representative Each rep. responsible for approx. 693,000 people (some more, some less) California (53) Texas (36) New York (27) Nevada (4) Montana (1) Alaska (1) Illinois (18)

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8. Who is YOUR Representative? Illinois has 18 representatives Tammy Duckworth Political Party: Democrat Elected in: 2013 Term in office: 2 nd 8 th district two committees: -armed services -oversight & government reform

10. Who are YOUR Senators? Illinois has 2 senators Mark Kirk Political Party: Republican Elected in: 2010 Term in office: 1 st two committees: -banking, housing, & urban affairs -health, education, labor, & pensions

11. Who are YOUR Senators? Illinois has 2 senators Richard Durbin Political Party: Democrat Elected in: 1997 Term in office: 3 rd two committees: -foreign relations -judiciary