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. “Get Involved”. Sponsored by the Academic Staff Personnel Committee &. The University Nominating Committee. Committees:. A committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours.  ~Milton . 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.. American Government. Standing Committees in the House. Standing committees . are committees that exist from one Congress to the next. Standing committees . are permanent subject matter committees . where similar bills are sent for analysis and debate . Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives. This presentation is the property of Dr. Kevin Parsneau for use by him and his current students. No other person may use or reprint without his permission.. Section I & II. Congress Organizes & Committees In Congress. Opening Day. January 3. House. Reestablishes order after every two year election. Reappoints the Speaker of the House. Majority party member. 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,. Unit 3: The Legislative Branch. Chapter 5. General Info. Constitution calls for a 2 houses of legislature . BICAMERAL. Senate. House of Representatives. Reapportionment. . a census of the population is taken every 10 years to determine the # of representatives for each state. 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. 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 following slides highlight the key differences between the legislative functions in the UK and USA. These can be used to plan essays about the legislative branches. The legislative function in the US Congress and UK Parliament.