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9-22-14 test

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What powers does the Senate have over the election and qualifications of its members? The Senate judges the qualifications of its members and may exclude a member by majority vote
Frankling privilege All congress members official mail goes postage free
What are the five principle roles that a member of Congress plays? 1. legislators, 2. Committee members, 3. Representatives of their constituents, 4. servants of their constituents, 5. politicians
Who gets the salary for members of Congress? Congress sets its own pay; Article I, section 6, clause 1, Amendment 27
For what does the Speech and Debate classes provide? why? Protects members of Congress from arrest, prosecution, but only as it is directly related to legislative function. They need freedom of debate.
Where is the Speech and Debate Clause? Article I, section 6
How long is each term of Congress? 2 years
When do they begin? odd-numbered years
On what authority? 20th amendment
What is a session? Period of time when congress meets
How many sessions per term? At least 2
Congressional leadership salaries - 2014 Rank and file pay $174,000
House of Representatives, Speaker of the House (salary) John Boehner (R-Ohio-8), $223,500
House Majority Leader and (salary) No party nomination, $193,400
House Minority Leader and (salary) Nancy Pelosi (D-California-12), $193,400
House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-California-23)
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland-5)
Senate, President of the Senate and salary (VP) Joe Biden (D), $230,700
President Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), $193,400
Majority Leader of the Senate (salary) Harry Reid (D-Nevada), $193,400
Minority Leader of the Senate (salary) Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), $193,400
Assistant Majority Leader of the Senate Richard Durbin (D-Illinois)
Assistant Minority Leader of the Senate John Coryn (R-Texas)
After how many years are all 435 members of the House up for reelection? every 2 years
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