How much do Representatives and Senators get paid?
The current salary is $155,100. The only exceptions are the Speaker, who makes over $194,000 and the Majority and Minority Leaders who make approximately $167,000. Every year, Congressmen and Senators get an automatic “cost of living adjustment” – a boost in their salary equal to inflation – unless they vote to deny themselves the raise.
The current salary is $165,200. The only exceptions are the Speaker, who makes $212,100 and the Majority and Minority Leaders who make approximately $183,500. Every year, Congressmen and Senators get an automatic “cost of living adjustment” – a boost in their salary equal to inflation – unless they vote to deny themselves the raise.
Homework: Copy and answer questions #1-10 and #21-25 on page 204 to review for your Chapter 6 and 7 Test. Due tomorrow. Government: Chapter 6 & 7 Test Review 1. Nominating methods: self-nomination, convention, caucus, primary, and petition 2. Demographics that tend to vote Republican and Democrat 3. Voter turnout statistics 4. Various forms of voter discrimination 5. Items covered by campaign budget 6. Straight-ticket voting and its detriment to the electoral process 7. Closed vs. Open Primary 8. Campaign contribution limits 9. Ballot fatigue 10. Trends in expansion of suffrage in the U.S. 11. Political efficacy 12. Importance of money in political campaigns 13. Gerrymandering 14. Voter registration and its purpose 15. Legal requirements to become a voter 16. Political Action Committee 17. Voting Rights Act of 1965 Chapter 7: The Electoral Process Section 1: The Nominating Process Nomination is a critical step in the election process. • Those who make nominations narrow the choices tha
