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Members of Congress

Members of Congress. I) Members of Congress. A) Are not a true representation of the American Population. House. Senate. US Pop. I) Members of Congress. A) Are not a true representation of the American Population 1) nearly all members are married. I) Members of Congress.

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Members of Congress

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  1. Members of Congress

  2. I) Members of Congress • A) Are not a true representation of the American Population

  3. House Senate US Pop.

  4. I) Members of Congress • A) Are not a true representation of the American Population • 1) nearly all members are married

  5. I) Members of Congress • A) Are not a true representation of the American Population • 1) nearly all members are married • 2) Avg. of 2 kids • 3) 60% Protestant, 25% Roman Catholic, 8% Jewish

  6. I) Members of Congress • A) Are not a true representation of the American Population • 1) nearly all members are married • 2) Avg. of 2 kids • 3) 60% Protestant, 25% Roman Catholic, 8% Jewish • Over ½ are lawyers

  7. II) Duties of the Job • A) legislators-make laws

  8. II) Duties of the Job • A) legislators-make laws • B) Committee members-determine what goes to the floor

  9. II) Duties of the Job • A) legislators-make laws • B) Committee members-determine what goes to the floor • C) Representatives of their constituents

  10. II) Duties of the Job • A) legislators-make laws • B) Committee members-determine what goes to the floor • C) Representatives of their constituents • D) Servants of their constituents

  11. II) Duties of the Job • A) legislators-make laws • B) Committee members-determine what goes to the floor • C) Representatives of their constituents • D) Servants of their constituents • E) Politicians

  12. III) Four Voting Options • A) Trustee-call issues as they see them, regardless of constituents

  13. III) Four Voting Options • A) Trustee-call issues as they see them, regardless of constituents • B) Delegate-agent of those who elected them

  14. III) Four Voting Options • A) Trustee-call issues as they see them, regardless of constituents • B) Delegate-agent of those who elected them • C) Partisan-1st allegiance is to the party

  15. III) Four Voting Options • A) Trustee-call issues as they see them, regardless of constituents • B) Delegate-agent of those who elected them • C) Partisan-1st allegiance is to the party • D) Politicos-combination of all 3

  16. IV) Membership Privileges • A) Cannot be arrested during attendance of, going to, and returning from session

  17. IV) Membership Privileges • A) Cannot be arrested during attendance of, going to, and returning from session • B) Speech is Protected

  18. IV) Membership Privileges • A) Cannot be arrested during attendance of, going to, and returning from session • B) Speech is Protected • 1) free from suits of libel or slander

  19. IV) Membership Privileges • C) Compensation, Constitution gives them the power to set their own pay

  20. IV) Membership Privileges • C) Compensation, Constitution gives them the power to set their own pay • 1) Congress receive $174,000 per year

  21. IV) Membership Privileges • C) Compensation, Constitution gives them the power to set their own pay • 1) Congress receive $174,000 per year • a. Senate pro tempore, and minority/majority leader receive $193,000, and Speaker of the House receives about $223,000

  22. IV) Membership Privileges • 3) Non-salary compensation

  23. IV) Membership Privileges • 3) Non-salary compensation • a. tax deduction to keep two residences

  24. IV) Membership Privileges • 3) Non-salary compensation • a. tax deduction to keep two residences • b. travel allowances

  25. IV) Membership Privileges • 3) Non-salary compensation • a. tax deduction to keep two residences • b. travel allowances • c. lowered medical costs

  26. IV) Membership Privileges • 3) Non-salary compensation • a. tax deduction to keep two residences • b. travel allowances • c. lowered medical costs • d. pension plan

  27. IV) Membership Privileges • 3) Non-salary compensation • a. tax deduction to keep two residences • b. travel allowances • c. lowered medical costs • d. pension plan • e. two offices

  28. V) Discussion • 1. How does the make-up of congress compare to the general population?

  29. V) Discussion • 1. How does the make-up of congress compare to the general population? • 2) What would be the advantages/disadvantages of this?

  30. V) Discussion • 1. How does the make-up of congress compare to the general population? • 2) What would be the advantages/disadvantages of this?

  31. V) Discussion • 3) 100 years ago, the average length of service in Congress was only 4 years, today incumbency rates are as high as 90% making for a career in politics. • 1. Should their be term limits? • 2. What are the advantages/disadvantages of continued service? • 3. Would you make any changes?explain.

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