house is called the Senate in which each state receives two representatives‚ and the lower house is called the House of Representatives that is apportioned by population. The Senate has a six-year term with 1/3 of the seats up for reelection every two years‚ and the House has a two-year term. Originally‚ senators were chosen by state legislatures. Apportionment and Redistricting The first House was set at 65 members or one representative for every 37‚000 persons. The Constitution requires that all
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close race it is important not to neglect the small Sates. The 12 smallest states Alaska‚ Delaware‚ Hawaii‚ Idaho‚ Maine‚ Montana‚ New Hampshire‚ North Dakota‚ Rhode Island‚ South Dakota‚ Vermont‚ and Wyoming together account for only 17 (of 435) representatives in the House. However‚ in the Electoral College the same states account for 41 electoral votes. However this system has its flaws due to the fact that some states are solidly Democrat whilst others are solidly Republican‚ voters in these states
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brokerage company. All of his experience with business led him to start a career in politics. He began his political career in 1994 when he entered the Republican primary for the Charleston based 1st Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. He finished second in the primary behind Van Hipp Jr. In the runoff he defeated Van Hipp Jr. and later defeated Robert Barber Jr. in the general election. Sanford was recognized as the most fiscally conservative member while in Congress. He
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answer. For example: bills for raising revenue (Article I‚ section 7) Or House of Representatives (Article I‚ section 2‚ clause 6). You do not need to indicate the article and section of the Constitution when you answer the questions that are asterisked *. 1. *What word in the Preamble indicates that the Farmers wanted this Constitution to last forever? 2. This type of bill must originate in the House of Representative. 3. What was Congress prohibited from doing under the Constitution until 1808
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they are wrong—well you must speak up‚ and let your voice be heard. Every representative has several offices that are manned by staff members that field calls all day‚ so you are not likely to get the Congressperson on the horn—but you are given a forum to weigh in on a current‚ and/or pressing issue. They are there to get a feeling of your concerns‚ your interpretations‚ your experiences—this helps the representative to understand the vibe from their constituents. This may not be enough for you
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My home town is West New York New Jersey. I live in the New Jersey’s 8th District and the Albio Sires is my representative for the House of Representatives. He was born in Cuba in the town of Bejucal. He was a born few years before Cuba became communist. Him and his fled family January 1962. When he moved to America he moved to my home town of West New York. He earned a Masters Degree from Middlebury College in Vermont. Albio Sires was first a teacher for the West New York and a business man before
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in a Congress‚ which will consist of a Senate and the House of Representatives (creation of a bicameral legislature two houses with the power to make/public-policy) A1S2- “House of Representatives” A1S2C1- House members serve two year terms‚ and are selected through popular election‚ Any citizen that can vote for members of their states largest legislative body can also vote for their states members to the House of Representatives. A1S2C2- House members must be at least 25 years old‚ a citizen
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Role of the IRS in interpreting and providing guidance on the tax law The role of the IRS in interpreting and providing guidance on the Tax Law is to help taxpayers to understand and comply with the tax law and ensure that those who does not comply pay their fair share of the penalty. The IRS has to apply the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. Types of tax law guidance are published by the IRS The authoritative instrument of the IRS for announcing official rulings (Revenue Rulings and
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Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Legislation must pass both houses before it is presented to the President to be signed into law inaddition each year‚ thousands of bills are introduced in Congress‚ but only a few hundred are passed into law. one of the most important activities
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‘Members of Congress serve their constituents well but their country badly’ Discuss... By nature and definition Members of Congress are representative of local constituencies which have local interests‚ this means that they represent different types of people and so have to react to a unique combination of personal‚ electoral and political influences. So it is evident that it would be difficult to balance the interests of the constituents and those of congress and the country in general when
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