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Congress – Chapter 11 AP U.S. Government & Politics Mr. S. Kolesar, 3/2008
The Ultimate Power Broker? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Congress v. Parliament ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Congress v. Parliament ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Evolution of Congress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],17th AMENDMENT
Evolution of Congress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Evolution of Congress ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
House History: Six Phases ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
differences Major Differences Between the House and Senate ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],House of Representatives Senate
EXCLUSIVE POWERS OF THE HOUSE ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],APPORTIONMENT
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],REAPPORTIONMENT
CO 9 (8+ 1) MT 3 GA 15 (13+2) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],NV 5 (4+ 1) CA 55 (53+ 2) TX 34 (32+ 2) OK 7 (8-1) AZ 10 (8+2) WI 10 (11-1) WI FL FL 27 (25+2) MS MS 6 (7-1) NY 31 (33-2) NY PA IL 21 (22-1) CT 7(8-1) MI 17 (18-1) MI IN 11 (12-1) OH 20 (21-1) NC 15(14+1)
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],EXCLUSIVE POWERS OF THE SENATE
Who is in Congress? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Who is in Congress? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Who is in Congress? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Who is in Congress? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Who is in Congress? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Do Members Represent Their Voters? (& the three theories) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Organization of Congress The Senate ,[object Object],[object Object],President Pro Tempore Robert C. Byrd Democrat, West Virginia
The Organization of Congress The Senate ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Majority Leader Harry Reid Democrat, Nevada
The Organization of Congress The Senate ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Organization of Congress The Senate ,[object Object],[object Object]
The Organization of Congress The House ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Organization of Congress The House ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Organization of Congress The House ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Party Unity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Caucuses ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Caucuses ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Caucuses ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Committee System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Committee System ,[object Object],[object Object]
The Committee System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Committee System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Organization of Congress Staffs an Specialized Offices ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Organization of Congress Staffs an Specialized Offices ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Organization of Congress Staffs an Specialized Offices ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Organization of Congress Staffs an Specialized Offices ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
How a Bill Becomes a Law ,[object Object],[object Object]
Miscellaneous Facts About – How a bill Becomes a Law ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Misc.Facts About – How a Bill Becomes a Law ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Misc.Facts About – How a Bill Becomes a Law ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Misc.Facts About – How a Bill Becomes a Law ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Methods of Voting ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Conference Committees ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Conference Committees ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Reducing Power & Perks ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
COMPENSATION ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
BENEFITS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
BENEFITS Fringe benefits -- money for travel for members of Congress and their staff to home state or district Franking privilege -- free postal service on mail to constituents
BENEFITS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
LEGISLATIVE IMMUNITY ,[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],LEGISLATIVE IMMUNITY
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],! &*X#X!! LEGISLATIVE IMMUNITY
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Privileges and Penalties

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  • 52. BENEFITS Fringe benefits -- money for travel for members of Congress and their staff to home state or district Franking privilege -- free postal service on mail to constituents
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