The Constitution Flashcards
To learn the specifics of the United States Constitution
Article 1 of the Constitution deals with what government branch?
Legislative
Article 1, Section 1
All legislative powers are vested in Congress which is composed of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate
Article 1, Section 2 deals with what part of the Congress?
House of Representatives
Article 1, Section 2
House Representatives will be chosen every second year (2 year terms), Must be at least 25, Seven years a citizen, and Can’t be an inhabitant of the state he is elected from
Article 1, Section 2 Continued
3/5 clause, when a house member goes vacant, the executive authority writes the writs of Election to fill the position, The house has the the Sole power of impeachment*
Article 1, Section 3 deals with what branch of
The legislative body?
The Senate
Article 1, Section 3
Two senators from each state, directly
elected but was not always the case
six year terms for senators
30 years old and 9 years a citizen
Vice Pres is President of Senate but lacks a vote
Senate elects own officers including a president pro-tempore, who serves as Leader when VP becomes Pres. or something else occurs
The Senate has the power to TRY all impeachments from the House
When the president is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside
Must have a 2/3 concurrence to convict the person
Impeachment can only remove one from office
Article 1, Section 4 deals with what?
Elections and Meetings
Article 1, Section 4
Congress shall assemble at least once a year
State legislatures run the elections
Article 1, Section 5 deals with what?
Membership, rules, journals, adjournment
Article 1, Section 5
Each house shall be the judge of the elections
Each house determines its own proceedings, punish members, and eject members with a 2/3 concurrence
Each house keeps a journal of its proceedings
During the Session of Congress neither house may adjourn for more than 3 days
