structure and composition

Question 1

what’s the word to describe how congress is comprised of two houses?

Answer 1

bicameral

Question 2

describe the structure and composition of the house of representatives:

Answer 2

-the lower house
-has 435 members
-each member is elected from a congressional district
-members are elected for two year terms
-must be 25 years old and a US citizen for at least 7 years
-must live in the state they represent

Question 3

describe the structure and composition of the senate:

Answer 3

-the upper house
-100 members (2 for each state)
-elected for 6 year terms
-must be at least 30 years old and a US citizen for at least 9 years
-represent the entire state
-must live in that state

Question 4

describe trends in the composition of congress: (118th congress - 2023-24)

Answer 4

-members are usually older - average age of senators = 64
-almost all are college educated
-most members identify as christians
-155 women in the 118th congress
-60 african americans in the 118th congress