Article 1 - Sec. 3

Question 1

How many senators are elected from each state?

Answer 1

2 senators (Article 1 - Sec. 3)

Question 2

How were senators chosen in the original constitution?

Answer 2

3 classes
First Class: removed second year
Second Class: removed fourth year
Third Class: removed sixth year
(so 1/3 may be chosen every second year)

(Article 1 - Sec. 3)

Question 3

How long is a senator’s term?

Answer 3

6 years (Article 1 - Sec. 3)

Question 4

Whar are the requirements to be a senator?

Answer 4

• At least 30 years old
• At least 9 year citizen
• Inhabitant of the state

(Article 1 - Sec. 3)

Question 5

Who has the sole power try all impeachments?

Answer 5

The Senate (Article 1 - Sec. 3)

Question 6

Who is the presiding judge over impeachments?

Answer 6

The Chief Justice
(Article 1 - Sec. 3)

Question 7

How mant votes does it take to convict during impeachment?

Answer 7

2/3 votes (Article 1 - Sec. 3)

Question 8

How often must congress meet?

Answer 8

Once every year (usually the first monday in December unless stated otherwise)
(Article 1 - Sec. 3)

Question 9

In which house of Congress must all money bills orignate?

Answer 9

House of Representatives
(Article 1 - Sec. 3)