Chapter 5 Section 3 Flashcards
1
Q
HOR Member Salary
A
$174 k
2
Q
HOR Speaker Salary
A
$223.5 k
3
Q
HOR Majority and Minority Salary
A
$193.4 k
4
Q
HOR Privileges
A
- Tax deduction x2 residences
- Travel allowances
- Staff
- Health and retirement benefits
- Franking privilege
- Free printing
- Capitol facilities
- Legally immune for statements in Congress
5
Q
HOR Qualifications
A
- At least 25 years old
- 7 year citizen
- Resident of representing State
6
Q
Gerrymandering
A
Drawing district lines for political advantage.
7
Q
Reapportionment
A
Seats are redistributed among the States based on the results of the census.
8
Q
Most Powerful Person HOR
A
Speaker of the House
9
Q
How is the Speaker of the House Elected
A
By members of the House from the majority party
