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- stationary
- postage for official business
- medical clinic
- gymnasium
- receive large allowance to pay for staff, trips home, phones and newsletters
- income tax deduction to help pay for two homes: one in home state and one in the capital
- may be eligible for pensions of up to 80% and have generous 401(k) plans

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- In 1789, salaries for Congresspeople were $6 per day
- In 1991, there was a pay hike of $23,000. This included a prohibition of honoraria which is money paid for speeches
- Since 2009, Congresspeople earn $174,000 per year

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- The senate and the house set their own salary

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- held in November of even-numbered years
- begin their term on January 3 following the November election
- only one-third of senators run for reelection every two years

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- 30 years old
- citizens of the United States for 9 years
- legal residents of the state they represent
- they have no particular district

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- held in November of even-numbered years
- begin their term on January 3 following the November election
- this results in the House reorganizing itself every two years

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- 25 years old
- citizens of United States for 7 years
- Legal resident of state that elects them
- may live in the district they represent

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Neither the House of Representatives or the Senate can pass laws without the other

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The Senate is the smaller of the two houses. There are two senators per state who represent their whole state and serve 6 years per term. Their main purpose is to set rules that give more muscle to the minority. \

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The House is the larger of the two houses of Congress. Representatives are based on the state's population and are elected from districts. The representatives serve 2 years per term. Their main purpose is to set rules to lift debate and promote majority rules.

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- Congress has more power than any other branch according to Federalism
- Congress is a bicameral legislature
- central role in formulating national policies
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