Article l(sections 5-10) Flashcards
Who pays the salaries of Senators and Representatives?
The Treasurey
How are salaries determined?
Congress sets the amount
How did the 27th amendment change the process of how salaries determined?
Salaries can’t increase until after next election
What are franking privileges?
Allows certain public offices to send official government correspondence for free
What is immunity?
Certain legal protections members of congress posses that are designed to let members do their job without unnecessary interference
What is another name for “revenue” bills?
Tax bills
In what house of Congress must revenue bills originate?
House of Representatives
What are some of the enumerated powers of Congress?
- To borrow money on the credit of U.S.
- To provide and maintain a Navy
- To regulate commerce with foreign nations, among serveral states and with the Indian Tribes
Implied power meaning?
Political powers granted to U.S. Gov. that aren’t directly stated in Constitution
What are 2 nicknames for the implied power clause?
Elastic clause & coefficient clause
Why is the implied power clause so important?
Grants congress power to pass any laws considered “necessary and proper” for effectively exercising its outlined powers
What specific powers are denied to Congress?
- No tax or duty shall be laid on Articles exported from any state
- No imposing taxes on goods exported from any state
- No money can de drawn from U.S. Treasury except through appropriations made by law
List the exclusive powers of the House of Reps.
- Power to initiate revenue bills
- Impeach federal officials
- Elect the president in the case of an Electoral College tie
List the exclusive powers if the Senate
- Drafting or amending bills
- Proposing legislation
- Oversight of the federal budget
What powers do the states not have?
- Enter into a treaty, alliance or confederation
- Impose taxes or im/exports without Congress’ consent
- Lay any duty of tonnage, keep troops or ships in war in time of peace
