1. What are the
qualifications for becoming a representative?
-Must be at least 25-years-old
-US Citizen for at least 7 years
-Legal resident of the state that elects them
2. What did congress
limit the number of representatives in 1929?
They were afraid it would get too large and thusly difficult to control.
They were afraid it would get too large and thusly difficult to control.
3. What is
Gerrymandering? What did the term come from?
Gerrymandering is when the political party that has the majority in a state legislature draws a districts boundaries to gain an advantage in elections.
Gerrymandering is when the political party that has the majority in a state legislature draws a districts boundaries to gain an advantage in elections.
The term “Gerrymandering” was created when an artist drew a
particularly irregular district created by Governor Gerry of Massachusetts, and
made it look like a Salamander.
4. What are the
qualifications for becoming a senator?
-Must be at least 30-years-old
-Must be at least 30-years-old
-US Citizen for at least 9 years
-Legal Resident of the state that elects them
5. What is a
censure?
A vote of formal disapproval of a member’s actions
A vote of formal disapproval of a member’s actions
6. What are the
characteristics of congress member?
The general swarm are white, middle-aged men who come from
backgrounds in law, business, education, or banking.
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