STRUCTURE OF CONGRESS
Discussion Questions

1. Study Questions

1. Which party controlled the Senate before the elections? How many seats did each party have?

2. How many seats does each party have in the Senate after the elections?

3. How did the elections therefore change the balance of power in the Senate? Which party now selects the Senate Majority Leader and all the Senate committee chairs?

4. Which party controlled the House before the elections? How many seats did this party have? How many seats are needed to control the House?

5. Which party has a majority in the House after the elections? Did they gain or lose seats in this election?

6. What is the significance of one party controlling both houses of Congress and the White House?