Forum 2.1 - Legislative Requirements

9/25/2017

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)

6 Comments

sims

9/19/2022 07:39:11 am

house of representatives: 25 yrs old- it’s hard to get older people to
listen about younger peoples struggled
senate: 30 years old- same reason

Jaymeson

9/19/2022 07:59:03 am

There are more older people than younger in congress which is bad because the difference between and 80 year old whos about to go off this Earth compared to the 17 yeat old that has to live in this world the rest of their lives.

Savannah Rosa

9/19/2022 12:24:25 pm

The minimum age requirements put many of the representatives out of touch with the younger generations. Younger people can vote in new members who will actually listen to there concerns.

stella

9/19/2022 12:27:07 pm

there is mostly older people in congress so they might not take into account the younger generations feelings. They might think that they are older and wiser, but the younger generation has to think about their own future. We should campaign for environmental rights we believe in.

Trevor

9/19/2022 12:28:25 pm

They may not be able to be translating to action because they have requirements that don't appeal to everybody. Younger people should be more active in protests or posting about it online to spread information that is reliable and informative.

Jack B

9/20/2022 01:47:19 pm

The minimum age requirements are quite high, and while it's extremely practical in the cases of experience needed and developed skill, it creates a disconnect between those who must live on the planet for the next 70~ years and those who are on their way out.

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