structure of congress 2.1

Question 1

how could congress be defined as as a form of institution

Answer 1

legislative and bicameral

Question 2

when does a new midterm election take place

Answer 2

every two years

Question 3

what are the four enumerated powers of congress

Answer 3

• legislate
• representation
• amendment of the constitution
• declare war

Question 4

when does it state that ‘legislate’ is an enumerated power of congress

Answer 4

A1S1 = all legislative powers shall be vested in Congress.
A2 = gives Congress the power to overturn a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote in each chamber

Question 5

when does it state that ‘representation’ is an enumerated power of congress

Answer 5

A1 = need of congressional elections
( did not say so for senate = this waschanged by 17th amendment in 17th amendment 1913 )

Question 6

when does it state that ‘amendment of the constitution’ is an enumerated power of congress

Answer 6

seen in A5

Question 7

when does it state that ‘declaring war’ is an enumerated power of congress

Answer 7

A1S8 = ambiguous though for the president to be able to do this