1. Notes: Legislative Branch(Congress)

3. Congress is the “First Branch of Government” J. M
Congress is the “First Branch of Government” J.M. -Made up of two houses(House of Reps, Senate)

4. 2SS-E4. Identify concepts of government as expressed in the United States Constitution and explain the powers granted to the three branches of government and those reserved to the states, with emphasis on:
PO 2. the separation of powers through the development of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government

6. Which District are you in?

7. Which District do you live in?

10. Arizona Congressional Districts
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
113th (2013–2015)
Ann Kirkpatrick (D)
Ron Barber
(D)
Raul Grijalva (D)
Paul Gosar (R)
Matt Salmon (R)
David Schweikert (R)
Ed Pastor (D)
Trent Franks (R)
Kyrsten Sinema (D)

11. Notable Members
District 8 Trent Franks
District 9
Krysten Sinema

12. Besties!

13. Your Senators
John McCain R
Jeff Flake R

14. Salaries and Benefits Salaries and Benefits
Congress sets its own salary($174,000)
27th Amendment-increase next session
Office space, medical, workout facilities
Pension
Free Mail(Franking)

15. Privileges
Free from arrest except in cases of treason, felony, breach of peace
Can’t be sued for anything they say in congress.

16. Characteristics Many are lawyers, businessmen, educators.
White, Middle aged

17. Records Oldest serving member of Congress Strom Thurmond 100
Longest serving member
Robert Byrd 51 years
Youngest: Adam Putnam
26 years old

19. Gerrymandering
The drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group.
ILLEGAL!