1. Legislative Branch Notes

2. House of Representatives  435 Representatives  Representation is based on population  Leader is the Speaker of the House  Nebraska has 3 Representatives  Representatives serve 2 year terms

4. Qualifications For Representatives 1.Must be 25 years old 2.Must be a U.S. citizen for 7 years 3.A resident of the state you represent

5. NE Congressional Districts

6. District 1  Jeff Fortenberry  Elected 2004  Republican

7. District 2  Lee Terry  Elected 1998  Republican

8. District 3  Adrian Smith  Elected 2006  Republican

9. U.S. Senate  100 U.S. Senators  2 Senators per state  Led by the Vice President  Senators serve 6 year terms

10. Qualifications for Senators 1.Must be 30 years old 2.Must be a U.S. citizen for 9 years 3.Must be a resident of the state you represent

11. Senator Chuck Hagel  Elected in 1996  Republican  Entire State

12. Senator Ben Nelson  Elected in 2000  Democrat  Entire State