1. The Legislative Branch

2. Article I
Congress is set up by Article I of the Constitution

3. Why are the Houses the way they are?
In 1787, the Framers had disagreements over how representation in the Legislative branch would be distributed
There were two proposed plans

4. The Virginia Plan Congress would consist of two houses
Both houses representation would be based on population
Which states do you think supported this plan?
Why?

5. The New Jersey Plan Congress would consist of only one house
Each state would have one vote regardless of population
Which states supported this plan?

6. The Great Compromise (AKA The Connecticut Compromise)
Proposed by Roger Sherman from Connecticut
Called for a two-house legislature
Lower House=House of Representatives
Seats based on population
Upper House=Senate
All states have equal representation

7. Bicameral Legislature
The Framers created two houses of Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Having two houses is known as bicameral

8. Senate and House The Senate is known as the upper house of Congress
Originally, the House of Representatives were elected by the public
However, the elected members of the state legislature would elect Senators
Until the 17th Amendment

9. Senate The Senate has 100 members Each state has 2 Senators
The Senators represent the entire state

10. Senate Senators serve six-year terms
1/3 of the Senate is elected every 2 years
Why?

11. Senate To be a member of the United States Senate you…
Must live in the state you represent
Must be at least 30 years old
Must be a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years
Can be naturally born a citizen or given citizenship later.

12. House of Representatives
The House has 435 members
The number of representatives a state has depends on the population of that state
Missouri has 8 Representatives
Representatives mainly only represent the district they are elected from

14. House of Representatives
Members of the House are often called Congressmen or Congresswomen
Serve 2 year terms

15. House of Representatives
To be a member of the House you…
Must have been a citizen of the U.S. for at least 7 years
Must be at least 25 years old
Must live in the district you want to represent

17. Review!

18. What are the answer to the following questions?
The lower house of Congress with 435 members is?
At what age can a person become a senator?
How many people from each state are in the Senate?

19. What is the correct answer to this question?
How long are Senators elected for?
2 year terms
4 year terms
6 year terms
Life