in other words what is the point of Senate and Congress. Why is not just one body?
2007-09-19 14:53:45 · 3 answers · asked by jflsdkjflsad 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The Senate has 100 members, 2 from each state. And serve 6 year terms.
Congress has 435 members, and the number per state is based upon population, and they serve 2 year terms.
This was done as a balance of power between states with differing populations.
2007-09-19 15:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, time for Civics 101! Congress is comprised of 2 parts:
1. The Senate.
2. The Representatives.
Senators ARE Congressmen; Representatives ARE Congressmen.
There are 2 Senators for EACH STATE;
Congressmen are elected in accordance with the POPULATION of the State. The more people, the more Representatives.
2007-09-19 15:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Capitol Rotunda and a few thousand dollars?
2007-09-19 15:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by Sloan R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋