1. what is the reasoning behind this difference in the chambers of congress 2. List the requirements for election to the Senate.
3. List the requirements for election to the House of Representatives.
4. Why do you think there are differences in the requirements for these two chambers? What do you think of these differences?
6. Would you add any new requirements (or remove some), if it were up to you? Explain your answer.
7. Do you think the system of representation between the Senate and the House of Representatives is fair for all states? For all individual citizens? Why or why not?
8. What is the difference between a senator's term of office and that of a representative?
9. List some of the powers unique to the House of Representatives, and some of those unique to the Senate. Can you see any underlying reason(s) that some powers have been given to the House as opposed to the Senate (and vice-versa)?
10. Of the broad powers of Congress (enumerated in section three), select THREE that seem the most important to you. For each, briefly explain why you think it is one of the most important.
11. Of the acts forbidden to Congress, choose ONE and explain why you think it was decided that Congress should not be allowed to do it.
12. Who is the president of the Senate? How much power do you think this person wields?
13. How is the speaker of the house chosen?
14. Briefly describe the power structure of Congress.
15. Traditionally, senators deal more with national and state concerns, whereas representatives focus more on local or district problems. Why do you think this is? Do you think this helps or hinders the lawmaking process? Explain.