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Must be a resident of the state they are running in, must meet age and citizenship requirements. For example, house members have to be at least 25 years old. Senators buts have been citizens for at least 9 years.

Mitch McConnell is the Senate majority leader.

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Number of members: 100
Length of term: 6 years
Minimum age for members: 30
Representation of states: equal
Passing vote: 2/3 vote
Debate limit: none
Citizenship: 9 years

Powers: confirm appointments, ratify treaties, try cases of impeachment, elect vice president if electoral college is in a tie, fewer subcommittees

Emphasis: Foreign policy

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Number of members: 435
Length of term: 2 years
Minimum age for members: 25
Representation of states: decided by state population
Passing vote: majority vote
Debate limit: 1 hour/speaker
Citizenship: 7 years

Powers: initiate money bills, impeachment, elect president if electoral college is in a tie

Emphasis: tax and revenue policy

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Race, gender, education, and occupation. These are the qualities that people look for when choosing who to vote for. For example, having an advanced degree and a background in business or law helps when getting elected.

Paul Ryan has been the Speaker of the House since 2015.