Warm-Up

1
Warm-Up

• Of Congresss three main jobs, which is most
  important in your opinion? Why?

2
The House of Representatives

• of members
• Length of term
• Age

• 435 (Based on states population)
• 2 years
• 25 years old

3
House of Reps (cont.)

• Residency
• Leader

• 7 years a U.S. citizen
• Live in the state you represent
• Speaker of the House (next in line behind VP)

4
The Senate

• of members
• Length of term
• Age

• 100 (two for each state)
• 6 years
• 30 years old

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The Senate (cont.)

• Residency
• Leader

• 9 years a U.S. citizen
• Live in the state you represent
• Vice President
• Also, floor leaders and whips