1. Representing the People
Chapter 6 Section 3

2. Senate Requirements You must be… … at least 30 years old.
… have lived in the state you want to represent for at least 9 years.
… have been a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years.

3. House of Representatives Requirements
You must be …
… at least 25 years old.
… have lived in the state you wish to represent for at least 7 years.
… have been a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years.

4. Benefits $158,000 per year salary Free office space Parking Trips
Free postage “franking privilege”

5. Congressional Staff
Personal Staff – gather information, arrange meetings, write speeches, etc.
Committee Staff – every committee has staffers that work on bills for that committee. They draft bills, gather information, and have expertise in certain areas
Support Services

6. Support Services
Library of Congress – one copy of every book printed in the U.S.
Congressional Research Service – part of the Library of Congress. It keep up with all of the bills that are in Congress.
General Accounting Office – conduct investigations into finances. It makes sure that taxes are spent correctly.

7. 3 Major Jobs of Congressman
Make Laws
Casework – help the people in their district in dealing with the federal government.
Helping District or State – help get federal money for local projects (like bridges, post offices, etc).