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When could a state elect senators and representatives under Johnson plan?
after statehood requirements were met
Are there as many electors in each state as senators?
No, there are not as many electors in each state as there are senators. The number of electors in each state is equal to the total number of representatives and senators that the state has in Congress. Each state has two senators, but the number of representatives varies based on the state's population.
Where can I go to get information on my senators and representatives and on current bills before congress?
You could start by checking with your public library.
When could a state elect senators and representatives?
A state could elect senators and representatives after the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788, which established the framework for the federal government. Senators were to be elected by state legislatures until the 17th Amendment was ratified in 1913, allowing for direct election by the people. Representatives have always been directly elected by the voters in their districts since the Constitution's inception. Each state determines its own election processes and timelines for these elections.
How could you email senators?
Senators today have web sites and you can find email address, phone numbers for offices, and addresses of offices in your phone book under the Federal government .
How many electoral votes the state of Colorado have?
The number of electoral votes for each state is equal to the sum of its number of Senators and its number of Representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Based on the 2010 Census, there are 7 members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado. Therefore, Colorado has 9 electoral votes.
How could one contact the US House of Representatives?
Each representative has their own website page that you can visit. There you can find the representatives contact details. Alternatively you could write a letter and send it directly to the House of Representatives.
Which house of congress could all members be replaced in a single election?
All members of the US House of Representatives must stand for election every two years, but only 1/3 of the Senate is up for election at a time ... SO ALL the members of the House could be replaced in one election, but only 1/3 of the Senators could be replaced.
Who were the only people in the national govt that you the people could directly elect?
Originally, the only ones that voters could vote for were the Representatives. Voters were able to vote for Senators when the 17th amendment was passed in 1913. As of now, voters don't directly vote for the President since it's still an honor held by the electoral college.
How many Illinois state legislatures were there in 1837?
I'm not sure if you mean "legislatures" or "legislators". You can find links to the Journals of the House and the Senate from that year, from which you could count up how many Senators and Representatives there were. There's also a link to an historical article on the legislature in Illinois in 1837.
What is the minimum amount of representatives a state could have?
2
Who is chooses the speaker for the House of Representatives?
The Representatives select the Speaker of the House of Representatives. There is no requirement that the Speaker actually be one of the Representatives; they could choose anybody that they like. But in practice, the Speaker is always a fairly senior representative.
