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CONGRESS-OVERVIEW January 31, 2019 INTRO QUIZ-Pocket Constitution

CONGRESS-OVERVIEW January 31, 2019 INTRO QUIZ-Pocket Constitution. House of Representatives How many representatives does the Constitution guarantee each State? (1PT) Identify 2 powers specific to the House. (2PTS) Provide two qualifications to become a House member. (2PTS)

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CONGRESS-OVERVIEW January 31, 2019 INTRO QUIZ-Pocket Constitution

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  1. CONGRESS-OVERVIEWJanuary 31, 2019 INTRO QUIZ-Pocket Constitution House of Representatives • How many representatives does the Constitution guarantee each State? (1PT) • Identify 2 powers specific to the House. (2PTS) • Provide two qualifications to become a House member. (2PTS) • If a House Rep. leaves office early, how is the seat filled? (Article I, Section II) (1PT) 5. What is the difference between legislator, legislature, and legislation?? (1PT) Senate • How were Senators chosen prior to 1913? How did the 17th amendment change this? (2PTS) • How else, aside from election, can one become a Senator?? (Article I, Sec III) (1PT) • List two formal qualifications to become a Senator. (2PTS) • Identify 2 powers specific to Senate. (2PTS)

  2. CONGRESS-OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTIONAP US Govt. Objective: Better understand…Intentions, conflict, and recent developments within Congress

  3. Why is the re-lection rate soooo high for incumbents even though they have such a low approval rating?

  4. I. Intentions of Founders CONCERNS/FEARS: • CongressDominantbranch (Fed #51) • Mob rule • Built-in conflict/inefficiency • RepresentationCompromise

  5. II. Conflict= Central vs. Decentralized *Centralization: (HOUSE) • Quick/decisive • Strong Leadership • Restrict debate *Decentralization: (SENATE) • Slow Congress: • Weaker Leadership • Allow more debate (Filibuster/Cloture) • Stall

  6. III. Conclusion • RULE OF THUMB: • CongressEarly is BetterMandate • Toe the line • Avoid Controversial Topics

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