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Big Idea CH 10 Student Worksheet

The document outlines the structure and functions of the U.S. Congress, detailing its bicameral nature, the roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and the process of congressional elections and redistricting. It highlights the historical context of Congress's formation, the qualifications for members, and the compensation structure. Key concepts include the impact of gerrymandering, the authority of states in drawing districts, and the differences between the two chambers of Congress.

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Big Idea CH 10 Student Worksheet

The document outlines the structure and functions of the U.S. Congress, detailing its bicameral nature, the roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and the process of congressional elections and redistricting. It highlights the historical context of Congress's formation, the qualifications for members, and the compensation structure. Key concepts include the impact of gerrymandering, the authority of states in drawing districts, and the differences between the two chambers of Congress.

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CHAPTER TEN – CONGRESS BIG IDEA WORKSHEET

Section One: The National Legislature (p 262-265)

Our Congress is __________, which means that it is made up of two houses or chambers. (p 262)
This structure was selected for three reasons:
1. _______________
The British __________ had consisted of two houses since the 1300’s (p 262)
Of the states, all but __________ and __________ had two houses in their legislatures
by 1787
(p 263)
Today, only __________ has a single house legislature (p263)
2. _______________
A two-chambered body settled a conflict between __________ and __________ (p 263)
The __________ wanted to distributes seats in Congress in proportion to the
population (p 263)
Smaller states demanded an __________ voice in Congress (p 263)
3. _______________
The Framers knew that one house might act as a __________ on the other (p 263)

Each term in Congress will last for __________ years. (p 264)

Originally, each new term began on __________, though that date was changed to __________ by
the __________ Amendment in _________. (p 264)

Each term is broken into __________ sessions. (p 264)

While Congress may remain in session for most of the year, each house will __________ for several
short periods during a session. (p 265)

Neither house may __________ without the consent of the other. (p 265)

The President may call Congress into __________ session to deal with emergencies. (p 265)

This last happened in __________, when President ____________ called one to deal with the
aftermath of WWII. (p 265)
Section Two: The House of Representatives (p 267-273)

The House of Representatives has __________ members, though that number is not fixed by the
__________. (p 267)

The size of the House increased with every __________ until __________. (p 268)

From that point forward, the number of seats has remained the same, but they have been
__________ among the states to maintain a rough equality. (p 268)

The Reapportionment Act of __________ created what is often called an “__________ __________.” (p
268)

Following each census, the __________ __________ determines the number of seats each state
should have. Congress may reject the plan within __________ days, but failure to do so allows the
plan to take effect. (p 268)

Article I, Section 4, Clause 1 of the Constitution gives __________ the authority to determine the
times, places, and manners of holding Congressional Elections. (p 269)

Congressional elections are held on the __________ following the first __________ in __________. (p
269)

Intra-term vacancies in the House may only be filled by __________ __________ called by the
_________.
(p 269)

The party in power tends to __________ seats in off-year elections. (p 269)

In 1842, Congress made each state __________ responsible for drawing any congressional districts
in its state. (p 270)

Each district must satisfy three basic requirements: (p 270)


1. __________
2. __________
3. __________

Gerrymandering can take two forms: (p 271)


1. __________
2. __________

Several important Supreme Court Decisions affected redistricting. (p 271-272)


__________ v. __________ - Made equal representation for equal numbers of people the
fundamental goal of the House of Representatives
__________ v. __________ - Gerrymandering solely on race violates the _________ Amendment

Qualifications for House Members (p 272-273)


Formal Qualifications Informal Qualifications
1.
2.
3.
Section Three: The Senate (p 275-278)

Major Differences Between the House and Senate (p 272)


Characteristic House of Representatives Senate
Number of Members
Length of Term
Size of Constituency
Average Age
Amount of Prestige
Visibility to the Media
Rigidity of Rules
Where Work is Done
Exclusive Powers

How did James Madison and Woodrow Wilson view the relationship of the Senate to the House?
(p 275)
___________________________________________________

Prior to the ratification of the __________ Amendment in __________, Senators were not elected, but
appointed by the __________ __________. (p 276)

Intra-term vacancies in the Senate may be filled in one of two ways: (p 276)
1. __________
2. __________

Only __________ of Senators stand for election in a given year. (p 277)

Because they represent larger __________, Senators are supposed to be less concerned with the
interests of a specific locality and more focused on the __________ __________ of national interest.
(p 277)
Section Four: The Members of Congress (p 279-284)

The Roles of a Congressman (p 280-282)


Title Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

__________ has the power under the Constitution to determine Congressional compensation. (p
282)

There are only two limits on this power. (p 283)


1. __________
2. __________

Due to the __________ Amendment, any change in Congressional salary goes into effect only after
the next __________ __________. (p 282)

Congressional Compensation (p 282-284)


Salary Nonsalary Compensation Membership Privileges

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