Topic 4 lesson 1&2 Flashcards
Delegates
They vote however their constituents want them to
Trustees
Guided by their personal views on each specific issue, trust in a nation
partisans
loyal to their political party
politicos
balance the other 3 approaches
How long does a term of congress last?
2 years
How long is a session of congress?
1 year
Who can call a special session of congress?
the president
What are some of the fringe benefits to serving in congress?
inexpensive health care, free parking, print items for free
franking privilege
mail postage for free
How is it determined how many representatives each state has?
by population
How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
2 years
What determines if seats in the house are reapportioned?
the census
Gerrymandering
redrawing the boarders of districts to favor one political party
Wesberry v Sanders
requires each state to have similar sized populations
What are the qualifications to serve in the house?
25, US citizen for at least 7 years, inabitant of the state you are running for
How long is a term in the senate?
6 years
What are the qualifications to serve in the senate?
30, US citizen for 9 years, reside in the state they represent
17th amendment
senators are now elected by popular vote in statewide elections
