Comparison: House vs Senate
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House
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Senate
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Qualifications
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-25+ years old
-Citizens of US for 7+ years
-Legal resident of state that elects them
-Based on population
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-30+ years old
-Citizens of US for 9+ years
-Legal resident of state that elects them
-2 per state
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Organization Rules
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-435 members
-5 minute talk per rep. for each topic
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-100 senators
-Unlimited talk time
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Handling of Bills/Process
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-Create New Law: Representative drop it into a box at the
front of chamber
-Introduces Bills
-Uses committees due to size
-6 Calendars
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-2 Calendars
-Any senator may introduce a new bill
-Filibuster: long talking session to persuade senate; can
be countered by 3/5 voting for cloture (cutting them off)
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Leadership
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-The Rules Committee
-The Speaker of the House
-The Majority Leader
-The Minority Leader
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-Vice President
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Length of Term
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-2 year term
-Unlimited terms possible
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-6 year term
-Unlimited terms possible
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Perks
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-174,000+
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-174,000+
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