Legislature Flashcards

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How many reps are in the Senate?

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100

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How many reps are in the H/R?

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435

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2
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How often is the house re-elected?

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Every 2 years

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How often are Senators re-elected?

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Every 6 years

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Article 1 Section 17 states…

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What congress is able to do (delegated powers)

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Examples of 17 delegated powers

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Delcare war, regulate trade, defend the country

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Article 1 Section 18

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Necessary and Proper clause

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Article 1 Section 9

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Limit what Congress can do

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Examples of Artile 1 Section 9

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Favoring trade with a state, pass laws that violate B/R, taxing exports

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9
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All impeachment trials are held in the…

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Senate

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10
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Who is in charge of articles of impeachment?

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H/R

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Qualifications to be a Senator

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30+ years old, citizen 9+ years, legal resident of state of rep

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Qualifications to be a Hous Rep.

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25+ years old, citizen 7+ years, legal resident of state of rep

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13
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What is Article 1 Section 18 called?

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Implied Power

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14
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Ex post facto:

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The day before if an act of the new law is violated, they cannot charge you

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Bills of attainder:

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Laws prevent people from being sent to prison without a trial

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Writ of habeas corpus:

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Congress can’t say a person cannot appear in court even though it has already been set