origin of congress & membership
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How often are house of reps elected?
2 years on even years
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Senator terms
6years, 1/3 elected every 2 years
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Franking privilege
Sending mail free of charge
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Incumbency
Status of holding office
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Speaker of the house duties
Oversees the general management of the house buildings
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Reapportionment
Relocation of seats in the house of reps based on population change
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Redistricting
Redrawing of congressional district boundaries in a state
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Majority leader
Plans party’s legislative agenda, steers bills through house
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Whip
Makes sure reps vote as party wishes
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