1. AP Gov Review: Video #24 - Congress - A Brief Intro
A Brief Intro Of Congress To Succeed In AP Gov

2. Congress - Basic Facts Senate House Bicameral - 2 House Legislature
House - based on population (435 members)
Senate - 2 per state (100 members)
Requirements?
House - 25 years old, citizen for 7 years, live in state
Senate - 30 years old, citizen for 9 years, live in state
Senators used to be elected by state legislatures (17th amendment)
Senate
House

3. Congress - Basic Facts Incumbency:
Those that hold office and are running for re- election
Very powerful in predicting election outcomes
Especially in House
Franking Privilege - Congress members can use mail without having to pay for postage
Most bills NEVER become a law, or even go before all of Congress

4. Congressional Powers Congressional Powers:
Declare war, appropriate $, override presidential vetoes (2/3 of each house)
Congressional oversight - reviews an agency, department, or office
Holding hearings, allocate funding

5. How Congress Votes Delegate View:
Congress votes according to how the majority of their constituents feel about an issue
Trustee View:
Congress votes based on their own views, or is based on the public good, not necessarily on the views of the constituents
Why would a representative NOT vote how constituents would want?
Reasons for Trustee View:
Congress has information public does not
Public is divided

6. Test Tips Multiple-Choice Examples of Congressional Powers
Power of incumbency
Franking Privilege
Free Response:
Representation in a Democracy - Trustee vs. Delegate (2013)

7. See You Back Here For Video #25 - The House Of Representatives
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