Unit 2 Exam (2.1) Flashcards
Article 1 section 1 created what?
A bi-cameral legislature (congress) consisting of a Senate and a House of Representatives.
what did the creation of the congress having a senate and a house of representative result in?
The Great Compromise of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan
The Virginia Plan is the representation by?
Representation by population
The New Jersey Plan is represented by?
Equal representation regardless of population
How many years is a House of Representatives chosen?
Members are chosen every second year
Conditions that need to be met to be in The House of Representatives :
- Must be 25 years old
- Lived in the state and be a U.S. resident for 7 years
What was the 3/5 compromise of section 2 amended by?
Section 2 of the XIV (14th) amendment.
The Enumeration Clause of Article 1, section 2, clause 3 mandated a what?
A Census to take place within 3 years of ratification and every 10 years after that.
Who chooses the “Speaker of the House” and other officers
The House
Who has sole power of impeachment?
The House
How many senators does each state get?
2
How long is a senators term?
6 years
How many votes does each senator get?
1
How many clauses is the senate divided into?
3
What are the requirements to become a senator?
- must be 30
- has lived in the US for 9 years and has lived in the state
Who is the President of the Senate and breaks any ties?
Vice President
Who replaces VP in his/her absence
President pro tempore
True of False : The Senate has the sole power to try impeachments with the chief.
True
Who decides when elections take place?
State Legislatures
Who has privilege from arrest in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of peace.
House members
Williamson vs. U.S.
Supreme Court interprets this class to include all crimes (Does not provide immunity from prosecution however)
Revenue bills (taxes) must originate where?
The House
Who can offer amendments on bills?
Senators
How many days does the President have to act on legislation
10
What happens if the 10 days have passed and the President has not acted on legislation?
The bill is automatically vetoed. This is called a pocket veto
What is a Congressional override?
When Congress can override a veto with 2/3 votes in both houses.
Implied powers are rooted in?
Enumerated powers.
Necessary and Proper Clause
The Clause that is the basis for “implied” powers of congress.
