Pictographs are very resourceful when presenting new information for students in Secondary Education. The following material below presents how pictographs can be incorporated for notes but also as a tool for students to question statistics. Read the example below and follow instructions noted in the "Keep the Conversation going" portion. Reply to the prompt to evaluate what students could possibly ask regarding the comparison chart below.
Class,
Thank you all for actively participating in our lecture today! I know that we pressed for time due to the assembly schedule but I want to call your attention to the chart below. The following chart is from Youth Leadership and I believe it will be a great reference for your notes regarding the Legislative Branch.
http://www.youthleadership.net/econgress/demo/intro_congress_structure
Keep the Conversation going:
In the comment area please address a question or concern regarding the chart.
If you have an opinion you would like to share regarding the qualifications for House v Senate representation we can address that too.
*For extra credit add your US Representative or Senator that represents your area in US Congress.
Miss Smith: I have a question about the terms of the two branches, why the senate has 6 years service term while the House only has 2 years? Another question is why the house has more rules and regulations than the Senate? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great question! The simple answer would be because it is outlined by our Constitution. To examine in greater detail, our founding fathers deemed the Senate to be the house of more leverage while the House of Representatives is to represent current needs and policy. While the congressmen and congresswoman have to run every two years, Senators are in office for six years before they have to face their electorate again. The prolonged term was meant to enable Senators to resist the pressure of immediate popular opinion and be able to serve as a stable influence in our government's policy.
DeleteTo answer your second question, the House of Representatives has more rules ultimately due to the fact that over 400 people participate as one body.Imagine that you attended a meeting with over 400 people. That thought alone makes me cringe and I would hope that strict rules are put in place to ensure order.
That was lengthy but I hope that this has answered your questions. Continue to post in our blog and we can keep the conversation going.
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ReplyDeleteIn Mobile area, Bradley Byrne represents the 1st Congressional district of Alabama.
ReplyDeleteRichard Shelby and Jefferson Sessions are Alabama senators.
You are spot on! I wonder will the next election alter representation in Congress?
DeleteA U.S. representative must also be 25 years old and have at least seven years of citizenship in the U.S..
ReplyDeleteone more year to go, and I can run..haha
DeleteAlabama is divided into seven districts and therefore has seven memebers in the House of Representatives.
ReplyDeleteGreat observation! Did you know that some states only have one elected congressman or congresswoman in the House of Representatives?
DeleteThe chart does not describe why there are 100 in the Senate and 435 in the House. Why is that?
ReplyDeleteThe number of Senators were actually set by our Founding Fathers. This is solidified in our Constitution. If you can recall, Article 17 does modify a bit of Congress protocol. Prior to the 1913 ratification, Senators were chosen by the recommendation of state legislators. Article 17 allows voters to choose Senators according to ballot rather than recommendation.
DeleteIs there a reason why the ages differ? The chart is very straightforward with information, and it is crazy to see the differences between the two bodies. I have never been one to remember the specific numbers that are associated with government. I do enjoy seeing the facts even if I do not remember them all.
ReplyDeleteCassie, I am glad you have enjoyed previewing the facts. In regards to your question regarding age difference, Article I of the Constitution provides the answer. I believe the age requirement is reflection of the Founding Fathers intention to create a similar but varied view for the Congress. Some associate older age with wisdom but I am for certain they had no idea elected offical would serve for consecutive decades.
ReplyDeleteThat would definitely make sense. Sometimes, the answers are obvious, but we do not see them until it is pointed out. Thank you!
DeleteBecause the house has to run for reelection three times as often, and there are four times as many representatives, it seems like people would rather be senators than house representatives. Do many politicians try to change from house to senate in their political careers?
ReplyDeleteI personally know my representative. His name is Doug Mcleod.
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