https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml en-us 2018-01-23 13:36:27 UTC 2018-01-23 14:19:51 UTC hello@padlet.com rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223772003 The House is much larger than the Senate, with 435 members. The number of members from each state is decided by population, which is determined through a national census every 10 years. Representatives typically hold office for two-year terms, and can run as many times as they want. ]]> 2018-01-23 14:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223772003 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223773554 After the states find out who their rep. is, the state legislature draws boundaries for congressional districts, called redistricting. Through a tactic called gerrymandering, state legislatures try to redraw boundaries so as to ensure future victories for the dominant party. ]]> 2018-01-23 14:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223773554 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223775228 The Senate as 50 members, two senators from each state. Like the House, senators begin their term on January 3rd, however they serve 6-year terms, and only 2/3 of them can run for reelection. ]]> 2018-01-23 14:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223775228 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223777582 Almost half of the members of Congress are lawyers, due to the training in our complex legal system. This prepares them to make legislation as they run for election. ]]> 2018-01-23 14:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223777582 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223778662 Change tends to happen slowly in both the House and the Senate, as officeholders rarely lose reelection]]> 2018-01-23 14:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223778662 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223779625 Despite the many similarities, most of the differences between the two halves of Congress come from the way they carry out elections. Due to things like redistricting and different term years, the House and Senate find a way to work together while remaining apart. ]]> 2018-01-23 14:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/7ftlqbyu6cml/wish/223779625