House Vs. Senate Vs. Congress
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34 Terms
435 representatives
House
Closer to people because of 2 year term
House
They represent a district
House
Limited debate (They debate bills; strict rules for debates- explains meaning of limitation)
House
Bicameral Body
Congress
535 people
Congress
Can override a presidential veto in a 2/3 vote.
Congress
Uses seniority rule for leadership
Congress
25th Amendment - Congress approves President’s VP choice
Congress
Free from arrest going to and from a session unless its a major crime → 1 reg session a year/ takes 2 reg sessions = term
Congress
Franking privilege - free postage from billing/ postal privileges
Congress
Works in committees and subcommittees
Congress
Legislative branch - makes laws
Congress
travel allowance, go to places in effective legislaice areas
Congress
2 per state/100, equal
Senate
Vice president - votes to break tie
Senate
30 years old (at least)
Senate
25 years old (at least)
House
7 years of citizenship
House
9 years of citizenship
Senate
6 year term
Senate
Represent state
Senate
More governed by rules, more formally structured, more power to individual leadership positions
House
Less governed by rules, more power to individual members, more informal
Senate
To be closer to voters’ preferences
House
To be more insulated from voters’ preferences
Senate
No certain amount of term amounts
House and Senate
Resident of state
House and Senate
1/3 up for election after 2 year term
Senate