Congress 1 - Structure of Congress Flashcards
1
Q
Congress is bicameral - What does this mean
A
Made up of two houses
2
Q
What are the 2 houses called
A
House of Representatives and the Senate
3
Q
How are states represented in the lower house
A
States represented proportionally
4
Q
How are states represented in the upper house
A
States represented equally - 2 Senators each
5
Q
How many members in the House of Representatives
A
435
6
Q
How many members in the Senate
A
100
7
Q
How often are congressman elected
A
Every 2 years
8
Q
How often are Senators elected
A
Every 6 years
1/3 every 2 years
9
Q
How often are Presidents elected
A
Every 4 years
