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Received through the CRS Web Order Code RS20021Updated March 7 2006Frequently Asked QuestionsMichael KolakowskiKnowledge Services GroupThomas H NealeAnalyst in American National Government Governmen. Samantha Tempchin, lbsc690 spring 2013. Library of Congress:. “. The Library holds the most comprehensive collection of American music in the world, more than . 22 million items. . including 6.5 million pieces of sheet music.”. The Representatives and Senators. The Members of Congress. 535 Members – . 100 Senators and 435 Reps.. House members – . At least age 25 and U.S. citizens for 7 years.. Senators – . At least age 30 and U.S. citizens for 9 years.. Congresspersons and the Citizenry: . Older, because of constitutional age requirements and political experience is normally an advantage in running for national office. F. rom . the baby boomer generation. Guidelines for Circulating Petitions. Circulators:. Must be U. S. citizens, and at least 18 years old.. Must not be on probation for a felony.. Do not need to be an Ohio citizen.. Do not need to be a registered voter.. Essential Questions:. . How do governments change?. Link for Interactive Map. Vocabulary. Radical . Republicans. . (. Congressional . Reconstruction). . – A Republican who believed that Congress should direct Reconstruction . Purpose. Congress is one of few national assemblies with the power to initiate legislation, not simply vote on executive’s proposals. . Congress also conducts investigations that lead to important changes in policy and removal of officials. . How members of Congress vote and how they view their role as law makers. Four Roles:. . Delegate. Partisan. Trustee. Politico. . Delegate. Partisan. Trustee. Politico. Definitions. Delegate. : Delegates see themselves as agents of those who elected them. They vote based on how they think the people in their home state or district would want them to vote. (delegates truly represent the will of the people) . Introduction. 1. The Framers of the U.S. Constitution created a bicameral congress consisting of a House of Representatives and a Senate.. 2. The two houses of Congress have different characters.. A Bicameral Congress. Enumerated/Delegated (Expressed) powers . are specifically given to Congress in the Constitution.. Article 1, Section 8. of the Constitution spells out the major powers of the Congress.. The first . Lesson 1: Congressional Membership. ESSENTIAL QUESTION:. What is the structure and organization of Congress?. Organization of Congress. Founders gave more power to Congress than to any other branch.. Chapter 6 Development of Congressional Powers Chapter 6 Section 1 Constitutional Powers The “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution enables Congress to expand its powers. Conflicting interpretations of the elastic clause are reflected in Supreme Court rulings on the power of Congress. Chapter 6 Development of Congressional Powers Chapter 6 Section 1 Constitutional Powers The “necessary and proper” clause of the Constitution enables Congress to expand its powers. Conflicting interpretations of the elastic clause are reflected in Supreme Court rulings on the power of Congress. 1esearch1egulations uide to 1esourcesfor Congressional 2tafferry 6 ansfieldHead 1eference 2ervicesDecember 8 2017Congressional Research Service7-5700wwwcrsgovRL33895Researching Current Federal Legis Competition and Bids in Medicare’s Prescription Drug ProgramJune 23, 2013Andrew StockingMicroeconomic Studies Division 1 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Design of the Part D Program for Standard Ben