To understand the diverse nature of the 113th congress, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of the members. using the summary page of the august 2013 congressional profile survey, find the average age, party affiliation, gender, and length of service of the voting members in both houses of congress. enter this information in the table provided below

CHAMBERAgePartyGender  

Length of Service

House

(435 seats)57.0R: 233 (53.6%)

D: 200 (46%)

Vacant: 2 (0.46%)

F: 78 (17.9%)9.1 years

(4.6 terms)

Senate

(100 seats)62.0R: 46

D: 52

I: 2

F: 20 (20%)10.2 years

(1.7 terms)

d. the right to establish a one-house legislature

necessary and proper clause. the congress shall have power to all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states, or in any department or officer thereof.