1. CONGRESS WHAT IT CONSISTS OF

2. THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The House of Representatives is the lower house(less prestigious) It has more members 435 States have members based on population All members are elected every 2 years to 2 year terms

3. HOUSE QUALIFICATIONS In order to be a representative: 25 years old A citizen of the U.S. for 7 years A resident of the state they represent

4. MEMBERSHIP Every state must have one member to the house Every 10 years a census is taken to reapportion house seats (reapportionment) This is where we saw Gerrymandering Wesberry vs. Sanders outlaws this

5. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE The Speaker is the most powerful person in the House(Nancy Pelosi) The person is elected at the start of each term This person decides who can speak on bills, and even the fate of bills The speaker is 3rd in line for the presidency

6. THE SENATE The Senate is considered to be the more prestigious house They have 6 year terms (1/3 elected every two years) 100 members 2 members from each state

7. SENATE QUALIFICATIONS In order to be a senator: 30 years old A citizen of the U.S. 9 years A resident of his or her state

8. SENATE LEADERSHIP The official leader of the Senate is the V.P. The President Pro Tempore takes his place when he is absent Pro tempore is usually from majority party Majority leader most powerful member of Senate (Harry Reid) Minority leader is second most powerful(Mitch McConnell) They make sure members of their parties do what they are suppose to

9. SENATE POWERS The Senate has power over it’s own members Censure: public show of disapproval Expel: kick a member out of official Both of these are rare