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The reason is that House is the lower body and will always have a movement of people in and out. The Senate is the upper body and would have people who had the experience and knowledge to temper the lower body. This system worked fairly well until there began professional politicians. Congress felt that a man should stay a short time in public life and then return home after serving the common good. When the country was 90% farms it made sense. Today it doesn't so much.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe founding fathers wanted a seasoned and long term body that represented each state so they made the Senate 6 years. They are the upper house. The House of Representatives is the lower body and is based on state population so they are every two years. They are suppose to be guided by the Senate and their experience. Many of the house members today don't understand the constitution and their place in it.
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∙ 8y agoThe founders wanted a body that was senior and could help guide the men who only served for 2 years in the House. In 1789 there were no professional politicians.
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∙ 8y agoWith the Senate having a 6 year term compared to the House 2 years it means that there will always be senior members to help the newly elected.
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How long did john dingell serve the house of representatives in the 110th congress?
is the longest serving member of the 110th congress...served for 26 terms.
Members of the executive branch of Arizona government are elected for how many terms?
Each member of congress is elected by the people of his/her state. Each member of congress is elected by the people of his/her state.
What do lawmarkers in Congress do?
Lawmakers in Congress make the law by debating different points and trying to balance interests. Congress also has special functions for impeachment trials.
Different functions of the president and congress in passing legislation?
Congress passes the legislation while the president can sign or veto it.
What powers congress should be taken away?
power to vote themselves raises, as well as the right to serve unlimited terms
What are the terms for the legislative branch?
Each house has different terms. The House has 2 year terms and the Senate 6 years. There are no term limits on congress. As long as a person can get elected they are in office.
How many terms can a congress person be allowed to serve in congress?
A Congress person does not have a limit on the number of terms he or she can serve in Congress. This lack of restriction has inspired much debate recently.
How many terms can people from congress serve?
Unlimited terms
What are the terms of congress and the president?
The terms for Congress are Senate 6 year terms House of Representatives 2 year terms President Each term is 4 years with the max of 2 terms a total of 8 years.
Terms of office in congress?
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What chamber of congress has staggered terms?
The Senate.
Which chamber of congress has staggered terms?
The Senate
What meeting set the terms for peace in Europe after Napoleons defeat?
The Congress of Vienna
How many terms can congress have?
Congress does not have term limits, and may serve in their position until replaced by the voters.
Terms of congress?
Under the United States Constitution, members of the congress may serve an unlimited number of two-year terms. The members of the Senate, on the other hand, may serve an unlimited number of six-year terms.
What was the long - terms legacy of the congress of Vienna?
The spread of Nationalism.
What president served 10 terms in congress?
Gerald Ford was re-elected 12 times in succession to his seat in Congress.
