Constitution 1 Flashcards
All legislative powers are vested in Congress, which consists of a … & …
Senate
House of representatives
The HOR is composed of (#) members
435
The HOR is composed of members chosen every (#) years
2
Who determines voting qualifications?
States
What are the qualifications of representatives?
25 years old
7 years of U.S citizenship
Live in the state they represent
Representatives and direct taxes are apportioned among the states according to their …?
Respective numbers (census)
The HOR have the ability to chose their speaker and other officers, and shall have the sole power of …
Impeachment
Why does the first article focus on Congress rather than on the presidency or the courts?
It most directly represents the people
The senate is composed of … senators from each state
2
In the original constitution, 1/3 of the senators were up for reelection every … years
2
Senators are chosen by legislators and their term is … years.
6
The Vice President of the United States doubles as the …
President of the Senate
The Vice President has … in the senate unless equally divided.
No vote
The Senate has the sole power to TRY all …
impeachments
When the President is tried for impeachment, the … shall preside
Chief Justice
No person should be convicted without the occurrence of … members present
2/3
Define: implied immunity
The President can not be criminally charged
The party impeached may be liable and subject to… (4)
indictment, trial, judgement, and punishment
Define: Impeachment
A formal charge / accusation of criminal behavior or serious misbehavior
What is the role of the House in an impeachment trial?
Bring the charge against a public official
The house needs a … to have impeachment move to the senate
simple majority
What is the role of the senate in an impeachment trial?
Find the accused guilty or not guilty
What is needed for the senate to find the accused guilty or not guilty?
2/3 Majority
How many presidents have been impeached? Who were they?
3
Andrew Johnson
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
How many impeachment charges have there been?
4
What was Andrew Johnson tried for?
Tenure of office act
What was Bill Clinton tried for?
perjury, obstruction of justice
What was Donald trump tried for?
abuse of power; obstruction of congress, incitement of insurrection
How many Presidents have been convicted / removed from office in an impeachment trial?
0
All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the …
House of Reps
The … may propose or concur with amendments as on other bills
Senate
Reasons why The House was created to be the closest link to the people
- smallest constituency
- tax bills start in House
only pos elected by popular vote
Can a bill become a law without the approval of both the House and Senate?
No, must go through both with a majority vote
Can a bill become a law without the signature of the President?
Yes, with 2/3 vote on his objections
Two possible outcomes for a bill presented to the President after 10 days without his signature
- becomes a law as if he has signed it
- Congress prevents its return, in which case it shall not be a law
What are the 3 possible actions by the President for a bill?
- President signs
- President vetoes
- goes back to congress, 2/3 needed in each house to become a law - Does nothing
- If congress is not in session the bill dies (pocket veto)
