PPT-Committees in Congress

Purpose of Committees They allow members of Congress to divide their work among many smaller groups Lawmakers can become specialists on the issues their committees consider From the huge number of bills introduced in each branch committees select those few that are to receive further consideration. For in itial floor consideration the Act provides an expedited procedure only in the Senate The House would likely consider the measure pursuant to a special rule The Senate may use the procedure for 60 days of session after the agency transmits the EXAM FOCUS. What is the role of Committee Chairmen in Congress, and why have they been the subject of criticism? . 10. 8. 6. 4. 2. 0. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 0. Committee chairmen in the House of Representatives have traditionally been extremely powerful. . The legislative branch. Members represent their constituents. Constituency-the district comprising the area which an official is elected, but this difficult for a congressman because of many demands of the people. 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.. Committees System. Committee System Basics. 1) Allows for the division of labor so Congress can consider a vast number of bills each year. . 110. th. Congress Bills= House: 7,336 & Senate: 3,741. Committees and Officers. Day to Day functions controlled by Officers of both parties.. . - Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Committee Chairmen, Floor Leaders….. Real work of Congress is done in Committees.. 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. Understand how Congress is organized. Bell Ringer:. List the qualifications for serving in Congress as set forth in the. Constitution. In your opinion, are there other qualifications that. should be applied to holding office in Congress? For example,. The Will (voice) of the People – Center of Policymaking. Congress - 535 Voices. 2013 – federal government shut down for 16 days – legislators could not agree on a budget. . Party polarization . 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.. Congress – Ended Jan 3, 2013. 113. th. Congress – Current. (ends January 3, 2015). The House of Representatives. In the . House of Representatives there are . 232 . Republicans. , . 199 Democrats. Why is Article I so long and Articles II and III so short? What does this reveal about the Framers view of Congress?. Evolution of congress. Intentions of founders. Fear of excessive power concentrated in a single institution. Civics. Main Idea. Congress represents the people and enacts laws in their name, playing a vital role in our government’s system of checks and balances.. Essential Question. What powers does the Constitution give to Congress?. The Founders Intentions. Frame of Reference – Parliament. Concerns of the States. Solution:. Bicameral System. House of Representatives . . Senate. Proportional Representation Equal Representation among states.