1. CONGRESS-OVERVIEW January 31, 2019 INTRO QUIZ-Pocket Constitution
House of Representatives
How many representatives does the Constitution guarantee each State? (1PT)
Identify 2 powers specific to the House. (2PTS)
Provide two qualifications to become a House member. (2PTS)
If a House Rep. leaves office early, how is the seat filled?
(Article I, Section II) (1PT)
5. What is the difference between legislator, legislature, and legislation?? (1PT)
Senate
How were Senators chosen prior to 1913? How did the 17th amendment change this? (2PTS)
How else, aside from election, can one become a Senator?? (Article I, Sec III) (1PT)
List two formal qualifications to become a Senator. (2PTS)
Identify 2 powers specific to Senate. (2PTS)

2. CONGRESS-OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION AP US Govt.
Objective: Better understand…Intentions, conflict, and recent developments within Congress

3. Why is the re-lection rate soooo high for incumbents even though they have such a low approval rating?

4. I. Intentions of Founders
CONCERNS/FEARS:
CongressDominant branch (Fed #51)
Mob rule
Built-in conflict/inefficiency
RepresentationCompromise

5. II. Conflict= Central vs. Decentralized
*Centralization: (HOUSE)
Quick/decisive
Strong Leadership
Restrict debate
*Decentralization: (SENATE)
Slow Congress:
Weaker Leadership
Allow more debate (Filibuster/Cloture)
Stall

6. III. Conclusion RULE OF THUMB: CongressEarly is BetterMandate
Toe the line
Avoid Controversial Topics