1. The House of Representatives 10-2

2. Size and Terms There are 435 members of the House. Seats are apportioned to states based on population. No term limit, but elected every two years!!

3. Reapportionment Redistribution of seats occurs every decennial(ten years). Reapportionment Act of 1929: – Set permanent size at 435 – States receive seats proportionately

4. Congressional Elections Elections are held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November of each even- numbered year. Non-presidential year elections are called off- year elections.

5. Gerrymandering Drawing state districts to the advantage of the political party that controls the state legislature. Wesberry v. Sanders, 1964: Supreme Court ruling banning the practice of gerrymandering Link

6. House Qualifications- Formal 1. 25 years of age 2. U.S. citizen for at least seven years. 3. Must live in the state you are being elected from.

7. Informal Qualifications Vary from state to state and time to time. Party identification Gender Political experience Name familiarity