Article I
How many members are in the Senate?
100
How long can a Representative serve for?
2 Years
Each house is responsible for the conduct of its own members. What vote is required by either house to expel a member of that house?
2/3 majority vote
How many members in the House of Representatives constitutes a Quorum?
218
Minimum Age to be a Representative?
25
How many representatives would be required to expel a member of the House?
290
Minimum Age to be in the Senate?
30
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many members in the Senate constitutes a Quorum?
51
How long can a Senator serve for? (Term)
6 Years
How many senators would be required to expel a senator from the Senate?
67
Citizenship requirement for Representatives?(How long must the person have been a US citizen?)
7 Years
Citizenship requirement for Senators? (How long must the person have been a US citizen?)
9 Years
What vote is necessary in the Senate to get a conviction?
A 2/3 majority vote and a vote from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What vote is necessary in the House to achieve an impeachment?
A majority vote
Definition of Quorum
A simple majority
Name all of the presidents throughout America's history that have been impeached:
Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were both impeached in the House of Representatives, but were found not guilty in the Senate. Richard Nixon resigned before being impeached.
What are the two houses called together?
Congress
Which house of Congress is favored by the larger states? Why?
House of Representatives because they get more say and more voting power
Why does America have a secret ballot system?
It ensures privacy and an accurate tally.
Why was impeachment made part of the Constitution?
It helps balance power. It is part of the checks and balances.
Why was the power of impeachment given to Congress and what are the roles played by each house in the impeachment process?
It was given the power to allow the trial and removal from office of the President, while involving the other two branches of government in the process. It gave a system of checks and balances. There has to be a way to remove someone from power.
On what date does Congress normally begin its annual meeting unless otherwise determined?
January 3rd
Who is the current Vice President?
Joe Biden
Who is the current Speaker of the House
John Boehner
Accountability
Knowing what the person you voted for voted for in Congress.
Residency Requirement for Representatives?(Where do they have to live?)
Live in the district of the state where they were elected
Residency Requirement for Senators?(Where do they have to live?)
Live in the state they represent
In a nation of voting booths and secret ballots, why is it appropriate for members of Congress to make it a matter of public record the way they vote on laws and issues brought before Congress? Why are their congressional votes public?
Members of Congress must be held responsible for their vote. As a voter, I have the right to know what the person I voted for voted for. This is called accountability.
Name all of the presidents throughout America's history that no longer served as president as a result of their impeachment.
No president has ever done this
What is the sole factor in determining the number of representatives each state is entitled to have in the U. S. House of Representatives?
Population of the state
Which house of Congress is favored by the smaller states? Why?
Senate because there is equal representation for all states
Explain why the framers of the Constitution felt it necessary to have a legislature composed of two houses.
Smaller states wanted equal representation. Larger states wanted more representation than smaller states. The made a compromise with the two houses.
What is the title of the main officer in the United States House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
What is Article 1 of the Constitution all about?
The Article 1 of the Constitution is about setting up legislature (Legislative Branch).
Why would it be appropriate for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to preside over an impeachment trial of a President?
The Chief Justice is the highest ranking court official in the country. The Chief Justice also has no political party.
What is the House's role in the impeachment process?
The House accuses and brings charges. (If it is presidential)A sub committee is formed to accuse, and then the House can only vote whether they are going to accuse him or not.
What are the two lawmaking houses in our government?
The House of Representatives and Senate
What happens in the event of a vacancy occurring in either chamber of Congress?
The governor of the state calls for either new elections or appoints someone
What is the purpose of impeachment?
The purpose is to remove a person from power if they are abusing their authority or violates trust. (broken laws, done something illegal)
In a single sentence, describe the main function of the legislative department.
Their job is to make laws.
What is the rule Congress has established for the election of its members? (When are they elected?)
They are elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, in even numbered years.
What is the Senate's role in the impeachment process?
They are the judge and the jury. The actual judge of that trial is the Supreme court Chief Justice. They decide whether the president is guilty or not.
How many terms can a Representative be re-elected for?
Unlimited
How many terms can a Senator be re-elected for?
Unlimited
What is the title of the person who presides over the Senate?
Vice President
