Congressional Membership
How many members are in congress?
435
How old do you have to be to be a representative?
30 years old
How old do you have to be to be a senator?
25 years old
How are senators assigned to committees?
Each party assigns, by resolution, its own members to committees, and each committee distributes its members among subcommittees. The Senate places limits on the number and types of panels any one senator may serve on and chair.
How old am I?
15
3 years
How many representatives are there?
435 members
How many senators are there?
100 senators
What chooses committee chairs
Party leadership
How tall am I?
6'2
What is the average age of a congress member?
26-30
How many years do you have to be a citizen in america for to be a representative?
7 years
How long is a senators term?
6 years
What are the 4 types of committees?
Standing committees, subcommittees, select committees, joint committees
What 2 sports do I play
Baseball, Basketball
How much does the average congress member work?
50 hours
What state does the representative have to live in?
The state that they represent.
What year did the committees start?
1816
Whats my favorite sport?
Baseball
What is the ratio of staffers to voting members?
20 to 1
What is the main purpose of a representative?
Represent the citizens ideas, and concerns in government.
What other role does the presiding office of the senate have?
Vice President
What is the difference between caucuses and committees?
Caucuses differ from committees because committees are subsidiary organizations, established for the purpose of considering legislation, conducting hearings and investigations, or carrying out other assignments as instructed by the Senate.
What position do I play in baseball?
Pitcher/ 1st base