Articles

Question 1

Article 1- Section 1

Answer 1

All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the US, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

Legislative Powers>
Congress>
House and Senate

Question 2

Article 1- Section 2

Answer 2

House of Representatives:

• Members chosen every 2 years
• Voted by people of the states
• Largest chamber
• Must meet qualification in order to run

Question 3

Article 1- Section 3

Answer 3

Senate:
-2 senators per state
-They are elected every 6 years
1 senator= 1 vote

Question 4

Article 1- Section 4

Answer 4

Congress:
-Meet once a year
(first monday of December): unless they, by law, appoint a different day
-Rules on holding elections

Question 5

Article 1- Section 5

Answer 5

Congress:

• Rules are determined by each house
  - Can punish a member and/or can expel them by 2/3 vote
• Can not adjourn for more than 3 days
  - Can only meet in designated chamber

Question 6

Article 1- Section 6

Answer 6

• Congress receives compensation (paid) from the treasury of the United States.
• Can not be arrested while in session
  
  • exception: treason, treason and breach of the peace

Question 7

Article 1- Section 7

Answer 7

• Bills relating to $ come from the House of Representatives

- Senate can propose or concur with the amendments or bills

Question 8

Article 1- Section 8

Answer 8

Congress:

• Collects taxes and pays the debts and provides for the common defense and general welfare of the US
• Uniformity

Question 9

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1

Answer 9

Enumerated Powers:

• Raise, Make, and Borrow money
• Regulate commerce
• Unify and Expand Country
• Prepare and Declare War
• Create the Federal Judiciary