| House of Representatives Qualifications • 25 years old • U.S. Citizen for 7 years • Resident of state elected •Members per State: Based on population – 435 total H.O.R. Composition: Republicans (199) Democrats (235) Independents (1) | Senate Qualifications •30 Years Old •American citizen for 9 years •Resident of state elected •Members per state – 2 from each state Senate Composition: Republicans (53) Democrats (45) Independents (2) |
Guiding Thought Questions: Given the composition of the two houses of Congress, why might the environmental concerns of younger generations not necessarily be translating into action? What should young people be looking to do about it?
Today's Learning Objective: Students will discuss the qualifications and roles of the houses of congress, as well as the general roles and responsibilities of congress. Students will then examine current environmental legislation to see what types of bills are being worked through right now and how the process actually plays out.
Central Question: What is the function of the Legislative Branch and how can it affect Environmental Conservation? (HS.1.1.c, 1.2.d)
Today's Learning Objective: Students will discuss the qualifications and roles of the houses of congress, as well as the general roles and responsibilities of congress. Students will then examine current environmental legislation to see what types of bills are being worked through right now and how the process actually plays out.
Central Question: What is the function of the Legislative Branch and how can it affect Environmental Conservation? (HS.1.1.c, 1.2.d)
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