Table 4.1: The House of Representatives and the Senate

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House of Representatives Requirements

  • At least 25 yrs old

  • 7 years of citizenship

  • Resident of the state


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Senate Requirements

  • At least 30 years old

  • 9 years of citizenship

  • Resident of the state


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House of Representatives Service

Two year terms, with unlimited number of terms

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Senate Service

Six-year terms, divided into three classes, with unlimited number of terms

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House of Representatives Constituency

District, apportioned to states by population

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Senate Constituency

Entire state

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House of Representatives Organization

More governed by rules, more formally structured, more power to individual leadership positions

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Senate Organization

Less governed by rules, more power to individual members, more informal

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House of Representatives Goals

To be closer to voters’ preferences

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Senate Goals

To be more insulated from voters’ preferences