Unit 2: Congress part 1

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How does the Constitution reflect that the Senate is designed to represent states equally?

Back

The Senate is composed of two Senators from each State.

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How does the Constitution reflect that the House is designed to represent the population?

Back

The number of Representatives in the House is based on population.

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What is reapportionment?

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Reapportionment is when the number of representatives for each state is renegotiated; it happens every ten years.

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What is redistricting?

Back

Redistricting is when the borders for congressional districts are redrawn in a state; it happens at least every ten years.

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What is gerrymandering?

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The manipulation of the boundaries of a constituency to favor one party over another.

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How does gerrymandering impact elections?

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It allows a state to have more elected officials of a party than the popular vote would suggest.

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What is the chamber size for the House?

Back

435 for the House.

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What is the chamber size for the Senate?

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100 for the Senate.

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How do the differences in chamber sizes influence debate formality?

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The House’s large size makes debate more formal; the Senate is less formal.

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What is the term length for members of the House?

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2 years.