Structure of the Legislative Branch

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Bicameral means:

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two houses

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I am one of two from each state, and I represent the entire state for 6 years. I must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state I represent. I am a:

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US Senator

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A bicameral national legislature supports the value of

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checks and balances

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Meets each year in a 90 day session beginning on the second Wednesday in January.

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Maryland General Assembly

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Representation in this house of the Federal legislature is determined by state population:

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House of Representatives

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I am one of a group from my state based on population, and I represent the people in my legislative district for 2 years. I must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state I represent. I am a:

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US Representative

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The leader of the US House of Representatives, who is selected by the majority party:

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Speaker of the House

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I am one of 141 from my state, and I represent the people in my state legislative district for 4 years. I must be at least 21 years old. I am a:

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MD Delegate

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I am one of seven members and I represent the people in my councilmanic district for 4 years. I am a:

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Baltimore County Council Member

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Representation in this house of the Federal legislature is equal, with all states having two members.

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Senate