HELP WANTED

Your job when working in as a Senator or in the House of Representatives is to work for the people. The goal is to pass things that help the people you represent.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE HOUSE

• Must be 25 years old
• Citizen for at least 7 years
• Must live in State from which they are elected
• Salary: $169,600
• Speaker of the House Salary: $212,000

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SENATE

• Must be at least 30 years of age
• Citizen for at least 9 years
• Inhabit the State in which they are elected
• Salary: $169,600
• Majority/Minority Floor Leader Salary: $183,500

HOW TO BE ELECTED

• People in Congress are elected by the people
• House of Representatives has 2 year terms
• Senate has 6 year terms

BENEFITS OF THE JOB

• Special Tax Deductions AND Limited Laws You Have To Obey
• General Travel Allowances
• Generous Retirement Plan
• Franking Privileges
• Healthcare Benefits

WAYS TO BE FIRED

• 2/3 of House Expels You
• Resign

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