COMPOSITION OF CONGRESS Flashcards
What criteria must members of congress have
over 25
Must have been a us citizens for 7 years in house or 9 years in senate
Must live in the state they represent
What percentage of the us is female compared to percentage in congress
US - 51%
Congress - 27%
What percentage of the us is Black American compared to percentage in congress
US - 13%
Congress 12%
What percentage of the us is Hispanic compared to percentage in congress
US - 18%
Congress - 9%
What percentage of the us is Protestant compared to percentage in congress
US - 48%
Congress - 55%
What percentage of the us is lgbt compared to percentage in congress
US - 4.5%
Congress - 2%
What happened in 2018 for representation in congress
More women ran for congress than ever before
This pink wave happened as Hillary lost
What is a majority-minority district
Where a minority is the majority of voters in a district
What are the main professions of congress members before entering congress
LAW
POLITICS
BUSINESS
What are the benefits of the houses having different term times
Senators should be more experienced
The HOUSE can reflect changes in public opinions
Senators can take a more long-term view as they don’t need to make an impression before the next elections as they are far apart
Are there any independents in the house or the senate
House of reps - NONE
SENATE - 2 but work very closely with the democrats
