Chapter 10

Section 1:  The National Legislature

Section Objective- To understand the place, the role, and the structure of Congress.

A.   Bicameralism

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B.   Terms and Sessions of Congress

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2.

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Section 2 Outline

The House of Representatives

Section Objective- To understand the structure of the House of Representatives.

A.   Size and Terms

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B.   Reapportionment

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     2.

C.   Congressional Elections

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D.   Wesberry vs. Sanders, 1964

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     2.

E.   Qualifications for House Members

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     2.

     3.

Section 3 Outline

The Senate

Section Objection- To understand the structure of the Senate.

A.   Election and Terms

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B.   Qualifications for Senators

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     2.

Section 4 Outline

The Members of Congress

Section Objective- To understand the general characteristics of members of Congress.

A.   Personal and Political Backgrounds

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B. Duties of the Job

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C.   Compensation

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D.   Membership Privileges

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