Legislature Flashcards
How many reps are in the Senate?
100
How many reps are in the H/R?
435
How often is the house re-elected?
Every 2 years
How often are Senators re-elected?
Every 6 years
Article 1 Section 17 states…
What congress is able to do (delegated powers)
Examples of 17 delegated powers
Delcare war, regulate trade, defend the country
Article 1 Section 18
Necessary and Proper clause
Article 1 Section 9
Limit what Congress can do
Examples of Artile 1 Section 9
Favoring trade with a state, pass laws that violate B/R, taxing exports
All impeachment trials are held in the…
Senate
Who is in charge of articles of impeachment?
H/R
Qualifications to be a Senator
30+ years old, citizen 9+ years, legal resident of state of rep
Qualifications to be a Hous Rep.
25+ years old, citizen 7+ years, legal resident of state of rep
What is Article 1 Section 18 called?
Implied Power
Ex post facto:
The day before if an act of the new law is violated, they cannot charge you