1. Section 3: Qualifications of Congress

2. Senate House of Reps At least 30 years oldAt lease 25 years old Live in the state you represent Be a U.S. citizen for 9 years Be a U.S. citizen for 7 years

3. Salary: $165,200 a year Benefits Free office space Free parking Free trips to their home state Free postage on mail Low coast life insurance

4. Include: 1. Clerks 2. Secretaries 3. Special assistants  Help make congress run smoothly Deal with “Lobbyists” People who influence government decisions to benefit themselves or their company

5. Carry out day-to-day lawmaking Tasks: 1. Draft bills 2. Gather information 3. Organize committees hearings 4. Negotiate with lobbyists

6. 1. Use of the Library of Congress 2. The General Accounting Office (GAO) Deals with financial issues 3. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Helps Congress make budget decisions

7. 1. Make and pass laws 2. Deal with Case Work 3. Help their district or state

8. Are government projects and grants that primarily benefit the home district or state.

9. SenateHouse of Reps