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Objectives Describe the make up of Senators and Representatives and the nature of their jobs Explain the factors that most influence congressional elections Explain the structure of power and leadership and the role of committees in Congress Describe, in some detail, the legislative process and identify the many influences on decision making Evaluate the present function of Congress Describe the characteristics of our senators and representatives, and the nature of their jobs 1. List seven perks members of Congress receive Power Earn a high salary Receive generous retirement/health benefits (Medicare) Franking privilege (free postage) Lodging in DC Travel allowances Not as accountable for insider trading knowledge

AP US GOV Chapter 11 Outline(JR DREVELUS)

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Congress Congressional Elections HoR elections every 2 yrs. Senate every 6 Constituents- the residents of a congressional district or state House members must be must be 25 must have been citizen for 7 yrs. Senators must be 30 citizen for 9 yrs. Must live within state in which elected from house members don?t have to reside in district the senate was meant to be a check against the house because of this senators were elected by state legislators This was changed in 1913 by amendment( 17th I think) Both have unlimited terms District Lines each state has 2 senators reps # is determined by pop. redistricting takes place every 10 yrs, after census Reapportionment- the assigning by congress of congressional seats after each census 100 senators 435 house of reps

chapter 13 outline

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I. Introduction A. Congress: the least popular branch B. Heavily emphasized in the text of the Constitution C. An independent and powerful institution During the 1970s party polarization was very much the exception to the rule. Some scholars insist that the ?disappearing center? in Congress reflects partisan and ideological divisions among average Americans, while other scholars seem equally sure that we are instead witnessing a ?disconnect? between a still nonideological and politically centrist mass public and its representatives on Capitol Hill. II. Congress versus Parliament Comparison with British Parliament Parliamentary candidates are selected by their parties. Become a candidate by persuading party to place name on the ballot

Chapter 11 Outline: American Government 9th Ed., Wilson&Dilulio

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Sam Choi CHAPTER 11 OUTLINE: CONGRESS Introduction Congress is the first branch of American politics. Congress has many powers Power of the purse Can override President?s veto Can alter laws Although Congress rarely uses those powers, it has them available and many other powers too. Today, Congress is considered the ?broken branch? in need of fixing. Subject of more mistrust and proposed reform than other two branches combined. However, most incumbents in Congress win reelection Congress is key to understanding the U.S. government The daily workings and decisions reveal much about the U.S. government, good and bad. Congress is the legislative branch with the most power in the world Congress Versus Parliament

Questions on Chapter 13: Congress

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Roman Caposino November 24th, 2013 Chapter 13 #1-8 AP Government & Politics In the 21st century, the United States Congress has consistently received low approval ratings by both political experts and analysts and the public, yet over 90 percent of incumbents that seek reelection win, and usually be comfortable margins.

Constitution Study

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The Constitution Problems with theArticles of Confederation No executive branch to enforce laws or court system to interpret laws Legislative Congress was only entity of national government, but had no power to force states to do anything Control of taxes and tariffs was left to the states Each state had its own currency States fought each other over everything, including boundaries Delegates Meet Delegates met n May 1787 to fix Articles of Confederation Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were in Europe The delegates decided to throw out Articles and start over All agreed that they needed a stronger federal government with a legislature, an executive branch and a court system Disputes and Compromises

Virginia Representatives Chart

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Legislative Branch Workfile Name Party Affiliation Office Held Contact Information Cantor, Eric Republican House 303 Cannon House Office Building (202) 225-2815 Connolly, Gerald E. Democratic House 424 Cannon House Office Building (202) 225-1492 Forbes, J. Randy Republican House 2438 Rayburn House Office Building (202) 225-6365 Goodlatte, Bob Republican House 2240 Rayburn house Office Building (202) 225-5431 Griffith, H. Morgan Republican House 1108 Longworth House Office Building (202) 225-3861 Hurt, Robert Republican House 1516 Longworth House Office Building (202) 225-4711 Morgan, James P. Democratic House 2239 Rayburn House Office Building (202) 225-4376 Rigell, E. Scott Republican House 327 Cannon House Office Building (202) 225-4215

Unit 3 Vocabulary

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1. Cabinet A group of presidential advisers not mentioned in the Constitution, although every president has had one. Today the cabinet is composed of 14 secretaries and the attorney general. 2. central clearance Review of all executive branch testimony, reports, and draft legislation by the Office of Management and Budget to ensure that each communication to Congress is in accordance with the president's program. 3. clinton v city of ny Declared the line item veto unconstitutional. 4. closed rule An order from the House Rules Committee that sets a time limit on debate; forbids a bill from being amended on the floor. 5. cloture A procedure for terminating debate, especially filibusters, in the Senate. 6. concurring opinion

AP Gov. Study Guide Unit 4

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Study Guide Unit 4 12/5/12 8:03 PM The concept of ?divided government? in the United States means that one political party can control the executive branch while another controls the legislative branch. This poses problems for the President in making appointments to federal offices Describe two problems that divided government poses for the President in making federal appointments Identify and explain two ways Presidents try to overcome the problems described in (a) 2. Both party leadership and committees in Congress play key roles in the legislative process Define two of the following elements of the congressional committee system and explain how each influences the legislative process Specialization Reciprocity/logrolling Party representation on committees

American Government, Wilson - Chapter 13

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