The document discusses the structure and composition of the United States Congress. Congress is made up of two chambers - the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 100 members with two Senators per state who each serve 6-year terms. The House of Representatives has 435 members who are elected based on state population to 2-year terms. The document also outlines qualifications, salaries, benefits, and election cycles for Senators and Representatives.

1. The Senate and the
House of
Representatives

2. Two Houses of Congress

3. Two Houses of Congress
The Legislative Branch makes the country’s laws

4. Two Houses of Congress
The Legislative Branch makes the country’s laws
Congress is composed of two houses
Senate: Equally per state
House of Representatives:Based on State Population

5. Two Houses of Congress
The Legislative Branch makes the country’s laws
Congress is composed of two houses
Senate: Equally per state
House of Representatives:Based on State Population
This helps Congress NOT pass laws too quickly

6. The House of
Representatives

7. The House of
Representatives
435 Members

8. The House of
Representatives
435 Members
Apportioned is when things are distributed

9. The House of
Representatives
435 Members
Apportioned is when things are distributed
Each representative is elected by the voters in the
congressional district

10. The House of
Representatives
435 Members
Apportioned is when things are distributed
Each representative is elected by the voters in the
congressional district
Gerrymandering is when lines are drawn to favor
particular political parties

11. The House of
Representatives
435 Members
Apportioned is when things are distributed
Each representative is elected by the voters in the
congressional district
Gerrymandering is when lines are drawn to favor
particular political parties
Elections are held in November of each Even numbered
year

12. The Senate

13. The Senate
100 members

14. The Senate
100 members
Elected for a 6 year term

15. The Senate
100 members
Elected for a 6 year term
Elections are held in November of each even
numbered year

16. The Senate
100 members
Elected for a 6 year term
Elections are held in November of each even
numbered year
The Senior senator is the longest serving
senator

17. Qualification of House

18. Qualification of House
House of Representatives:
25 years old
Citizen for at least 7 years
leagl resident of the state

19. Qualifications of Senate

20. Qualifications of Senate
30 years old

21. Qualifications of Senate
30 years old
citizen for 9 years

22. Qualifications of Senate
30 years old
citizen for 9 years
legal resident of state

23. Salary and Benefits

24. Salary and Benefits
$145,100 a year

25. Salary and Benefits
$145,100 a year
Franking Privilege: Right to mail official
letters or packages for free

26. Salary and Benefits
$145,100 a year
Franking Privilege: Right to mail official
letters or packages for free
Immunity: Legal Protection