The Constitution: Article I

What is the power of Congress?(9)

(Known as the "elastic clause" to make all laws "necessary and proper" to carry out the powers granted in clauses 1-17. -

What is the term of office for Senator?

Senators get 6 year terms. -

Which is the Upper House and Which is the Lower House?

The Upper House is the Senate. The Lower House is the House of Representatives. - The Senate is Upper House. The House of Representatives is Lower House.

How many representatives in all? How many does California currently have?

There are 435 representatives in all. California has 53 representatives. -

What is the power of Congress?(8)

To provide for the state militia (National Guard). -

What is a "bill"?

A bill is a proposed law. -

How often and when must Congress meet? Why?

Congress must meet at least once a year. Amendment 20 has set January 3 as its regular meeting date. Congress must meet at least once a year because years ago in England, Parliament could not meet unless the King called them into session (to meet). Sometimes, the King was angry at Parliament and didn't call them into session for 11 years! - Congress must meet at least once a year. January 3 as part of its regular meeting date of the 20th Amendment has been established. Congress must meet at least once a year, because a few years ago in England, Parliament can not meet, unless the king called them to the conference (meet). Sometimes, the king was very angry, Congress did not give them a call to a conversation for 11 years!

What is " Congressional immunity"?

Congressional immunity protects members of Congress going " to and from" Congress and for anything they say in their Congressional meetings. -

What happens if a Representative dies while holding office?

If a representative dies while in office, the governor of the state calls an election to fill the vacancy (job or position). - If a representative of death while in office, the state governor calls for the election to fill the vacancy (job or position).

What is impeachment?

Impeachment is the decision that a high executive or judicial officer should go to trial for serious misbehavior. The end result could be removal from office. - Impeachment is to determine a high administrative or judicial officer should try serious misconduct. The end result may be removed from office.

Who has the power to impeach?

Only the House of Representatives has the power to start the impeachment process. -

How were Senators selected originally?

Originally, State Legislatures selected Senators. -

When are the normally scheduled elections for Representatives?

Representatives are normally elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even numbered years. -

Define revenue

Revenue is money from taxes. -

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Section 9-10

How are Senators elected today? Why?

Senators are elected directly by the people of their state. This makes Senators more accountable to their people. The 17th Amendment decided this. - Senators directly elected by the people of their country. This makes senators more accountable to the people. The 17th Amendment decide this.

Powers denied Congress (What Congress is NOT allowed to do!)

Slave Trade: This was the 20 year freeze on making slave trade laws. -

What happens if a Senator dies while in office?

The Governor of the state may make a temporary appointment; or he/ she may call for an emergency election. - State Governor may make a temporary appointment; or he / she may call for an emergency election.

What two houses make up Congress?

The House of Representatives and the Senate make up Congress. - The Congress make up by the House of Representatives and the Senate.

In which house of congress do revenue bills begin? Is this fair?

The House of Representatives starts all revenue bills. It is fair because the Senate can make adjustments as it goes through the Senate. -

Congress is our legislature. What does the legislative branch of the government do?

The Legislative Branch makes the Federal laws. - The Federal laws is made by Legislative Branch.

Who is the president of the Senate? When can they vote?

The President of the Senate (Vice-President) can vote only when there is a tie. - President of the Senate (Vice President) can vote only when there is a tie.

Explain: President pro tempore

The President pro tempore is the senator who is elected by other senators to preside (be in charge of) the senate when the Vice-President cannot be there. -

What is the " Speaker of the House"? How are they chosen?

The Speaker of the House is the Representative who is elected by the rest of the House to " preside" over the House. - House Speaker rest of the House of Representatives who is elected "preside" over the House.

How is the number of representatives for each state determined?

The number of representatives a state has is based on the number of people in the state (population). Every state gets at least one representative. (State population is determined by the census taken every 10 years). - Representatives a state is based on the number of people the state (population).Every state to get at least one representative. (State Population census taken every 10 years to determine).

What is the punishment if an impeached man is found guilty?

The only punishment that the Senate can do is to remove the official from office and keep that person from ever holding public office in the U.S. government again. The "removed official" may be prosecuted in a court of law. - The only punishment the Senate can do is dismiss officials, and keep this person ever to hold public office, in a United States government. In the "remove officials" may be prosecuted in court.

What is the salary of a Representative? What is the salary of a Senator?

The salary for a Representative and Senator is $133,600. The salary for the Speaker is $171,500. -

Who tries impeachment cases? Who presides over the cases? Why?

The senate tries impeachment cases. The Chief Justice presides in impeachment cases because the Vice-President might have a " conflict of interest." - The Senate tried to impeach case. Chief Justice presided over the impeachment case, because the Vice President may have "a conflict of interest."

What are the qualifications of a Representative?

They must be 25 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for seven years, and have lived in the state that he/ she represents. - They must be 25 years old, already in U.S citizen for seven years, has lived in the state that a person represents.

What are the qualifications of a Senator?

They must be 30 years old, a citizen of the U.S. for at least 9 years, and have lived in the state that he/ she represents. - They must be 30 years old, already in U.S citizen for 9 years, has lived in the state that a person represents.

Powers denied Congress (What Congress is NOT allowed to do!)

Titles of Nobility and Gifts: Not titles of Nobility (king, duke, etc.) may be given to anyone by the government. No government worker may accept a gift, title or job from a foreign country unless Congress agrees. -

What is the power of Congress?(2)

To borrow money on the credit of the United States. -

What is the power of Congress?(4)

To coin money and set its value. To set weights and measures. - Coin money and set its value. To set the weights and measures.

What is the power of Congress?(6)

To declare war. To grant letter of marquee and reprisal. To make laws concerning captures of enemy territory and shipping. -

What is the power of Congress?(5)

To establish post offices and post roads. -

What is the power of Congress?(7)

To raise and support an army; but no money for more than 2 years at one time. -

What is the power of Congress?(3)

To regulate commerce with foreign countries. To regulate commerce among the states. To regulate commerce with Native Americans. - To regulate commerce with foreign countries. In order to regulate trade between states. In order to regulate commerce and Native Americans.

What is the power of Congress?(1)

To set the amount of, and collect taxes, duties, excises and imports. To pay the debts of and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. - To set the amount, and collect taxes, duties, excise taxes and import. Pay debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.

What is treason?

Treason is a crime of a citizen making war against the U.S. or helping its enemies. -

What three crimes can Congressmen be arrested for?

Treason, a serious crime (felony), or breaking the peace (breaking the law that requires the lawbreaker to appear in court). -

What is the length of term for a Representative?

Two years -

How does a bill become a law? Draw a diagram and label it.

A bill must be passed by the majority of members in each house of Congress. Then it is sent to the President. If the President signs it, the bill becomes a law. The President can also veto, or reject it, a bill by not signing it. However, if each house of Congress re-passes the bill by a two-thirds vote, it becomes a law. Passing a law after the President has vetoed it is called "overriding a veto". This process is an important part of the checks and balance system set up by the Constitution. - Most members of the Bill must be passed in each house of Congress. Then, it is sent to the president. If the President signed the bill into law. The president can veto, or did not sign, reject it, a bill. However, if two-thirds of the votes in each house of Congress re-passed the bill, it becomes law. After the presidential veto by law it is called "the first of a veto." This process is the system of checks and balances established by the Constitution of the important part.

What is a census? How often is it taken? Why?

A census is an official count of the people that is taken every 10 years. (Years ending in 0). The census determines how many of the 435 representatives each state gets. - The census is taken every 10 years the people of official statistics. (As of year 0). 435 census to determine how many Representatives each state obtained.

What is a felony?

A felony is a crime punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year. - Felony is a crime punishable by more than one year in prison.

How is a representative elected?

A representative is elected by the people of the state that he/ she represent. - A representative is elected by the people that a person represent.

Define bicameral and unicameral.

Bicameral = a two house legislature. Unicameral = a one house legislature. - Bicameral is two house of the legislature. Unicameral is one house legislature.

Powers Denied to the States (what states cannot do)

Complete Restrictions: States cannot: ˙ Make treaties. ˙ Permit private citizens to make war with other nations. ˙ Issue money. ˙ Disregard Federal Laws about money. ˙ Pass laws excusing people from carrying out lawful agreements. ˙ Issue titles of nobility. -

List the five powers listed in Section 5.

Each house shall be judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its members. A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum. Each house may from committees. Each house may compel members to attend. Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings. Each house may punish its members for disorderly behavior. Each house may expel a member with a 2/3 vote. Each house shall keep a journal, and publish it from time to time, except parts that are deemed secret. (Published in the Congressional Record). The voting record of each member shall be entered in the journal at the request of 1/5 of those present. Neither house, without the consent of the other, shall adjourn for more that 3 days, nor meet in another place. - Each house must be elections, election results and its members qualified to judge . Majority of each house shall constitute a quorum . Each house may Committee . Each house may force members to participate . Each house may determine its own rules of procedure. Each house may punish its members for disorderly conduct . Each house can expel members of the 2/3 vote. Each House shall keep a journal , and published from time to time, in addition to being considered as part of the secret . ( Published in the Congressional Record ) . Voting record of each member should be entered here in the magazine 's request of 1/ 5. Whether it is a house, without the consent of the other , shall adjourn for more than 3 days, it did not meet elsewhere.

How many senators does each state get?

Each state gets 2 senators. - Gets 2 senators for each state.

Explain " staggered terms."

Every 2 years 1/3 of the Senate is up for re-election. This is to make the change in the Senate more gradual and less disruptive. - Every two years in the Senate, 1/3 is the re-election. This is to change in the Senate is more gradual and less destructive.