congress. legislative branch a. bicameral legislature –several “plans” led to the current...
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Congress
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Legislative Branch
• A. Bicameral Legislature– Several “plans” led to the current system
based on population and membership
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House of Reps• 435 members-determined by population
– Number can’t change• Number from state CAN change by census and
apportionment
• Term of office-2 yrs.– Shortest in government– Should be closest to people
• With historical 95% retention rate, is this true?
• Districts within a state– Difference in political priorities?
• Rural vs. Urban• Democrat vs. Republican
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• Redistricting– Should be along population lines
• Gerrymandering-shaping districts to suit party• Urban pie
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Senate
• 100 members-2 per state– All states equal– Term of office-6 yrs.
• Longest of any elected official• Should take the long term view and not be as
responsive to political whims• Like the House-salary over $174,000• Pension determined by years of service, must
serve at least 5 yrs. to qualify