QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT
1. What influences are responsible for the fact that Congress is a two-chambered body?
2. Discuss the term and qualifications of Senators.
3. How were Senators elected prior to 1913? How are they elected at the present time?
4. What are the chief privileges and immunities of Senators?
5. Discuss the membership of the House of Representatives.
6. What is the nature of the Congressional district?
7. What are the qualifications for Representatives?
8. Who may vote for Representatives?
9. What is gerrymandering?
10. What three powers are exercised exclusively by the Senate?
11. What are the special powers of the House?
12. Under what two heads may the general powers of Congress be classified?
13. Outline briefly the chief powers of Congress.