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HELP WANTED Sen&Rep

Published on Jan 21, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HELP WANTED:

US SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES

SENATE

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • 30 yrs of age.
  • Citizen for 9 yrs.
  • Live in the state in which they are elected.

Job Description:
Vote on laws being passed. Become the voice of the people you are trying to represent. Become a committee member. A politician.

How to be Elected:
Become voted in by popular vote. Elections are held during the regular November elections. Only one senator will be elected from a state in any given election.

BENEFIITS

  • High salary. ($169,000)
  • Special tax deductions.
  • Representing the people.
  • Franking Privileges.
  • Passing laws.

WAYS TO BE FIRED

  • "Uncalled for" behavior.
  • Voted out by the Senate.
  • Resign yourself.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be 25yrs old.
  • Citizen for 7yrs.
  • Must live in the state which you are being elected in.

Job Description:
Represent your state and the people within. Face issues that are within Congress.

How to be Elected:
Elections are held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November on even-numbered years. Have the popular vote in your state.

BENEFITS

  • Have the chance to get into the Senate.
  • Quality salary.
  • Generous retirement plan.
  • Generous travel allowances.
  • Become a politician.

WAYS TO BE FIRED

  • "Uncalled for" behavior.
  • Be voted out by the house.
  • Resign yourself.

MADE BY:

Samantha Czapla (5th hour)