Congress Continued

Question 1

Who runs for Congress?

Answer 1

• standard profile is a rich, white lawyer

- Are exceptions

Question 2

How often do members of Congress get elected?

Answer 2

• House of Reps run for election every 2 years

- Senators run for election every six years

Question 3

What is Gerrmandering?

Answer 3

-Strategically redrawing boundaries that creates advantage that vote towards party

Question 4

What is Re-district?

Answer 4

-States redraw boundaries for members of House of Reps every 10 years

Question 5

What is apportionment?

Answer 5

-Determining states getting seats in the House of Reps