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Contrast between parliament and a congress
Parliament both make laws and select national leader. Congress only makes laws
Which institution did the framers expect to dominate?
Congress
Changing turnover rate in Congress over the course of history; likelihood of
incumbents being reelected
by 1950s serving in congress became a career. between 1963-69 first termers fell from 58% to 8%. However, the elections of 92 and 94 caused a sharp rise in first termers.
size and term of each house
House of Representatives-435 apportioned by population, serve for two year terms.

Senate-two senators per state for a total of 100, term of 6 years.
Qualification of the House of Representatives
Must be 25 years of age (when seated not elected)

Must have been a citizen of the U.S for 7 years.

Must be an inhabitant of the state from which elected
Qualification for the Senate
Must be 30 years of age (when seated not when elected)

Must have been a citizen of the U.S for nine years.

Must be an inhabitant of the state from which elected
Organization of the Senate
Majority party chooses a member (usually by seniority) for president pro tempore of senate-honorary position with presiding power when vice president is absent.

majority leader schedules business of Senate usually in consultation with minority leader

Whip-chosen by each party to help party leader stay informed about what the stances of different members on different issues.

Each party chooses a Policy Committee to help the party leader schedule Senate business
Types of Commitees
standing committees-(more or less permanent bodies with specific legislative responsibilities) most powerful of the commitees

Select committees-congressional commitees appointed for a limited time and purpose

Joint committee-committee with both House and Senators, most important is the the conference comittee