Article 1 Flashcards
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Upper house
The senate
Lower house
House of Representatives
What are the 8 shared powers of congress?
- Make/pass laws
- Regulate trade with other countries
- Raise an army
- Declare war
- Establish post offices
- Propose (approve) amendments
- Coin money
- Appropriate ( spend ) money
How many members are in the U.S senate?
100
Qualifications for the U.S senator?
At least 30 years old, needs to be a citizen for 9 years, and needs to serve for a 6 year term. Must live in the state represented in the state
What are the three exclusive ( or sole ) powers of the U.S senate?
- Has the sole power to approve presidential treaties ( “check” on president)
- Sole power to confirm of reject presidential appointments ( “check” on president)
- Tries any impeachment cases.
Who are the two U.S senators for the state of Illinois?
- Dick Durbin
2. Mark Kirk
Who is the president of the senate?
Joseph Biden
Who and what is the pro tempore?
Orrin Hatch, serves in the absence of the Vice President
How many members are in the U.S House of Representatives?
435
Qualifications for the U.S representative?
At least 25 years old, United States citizen for at least 7 years, must live in the state in which they were elected, serves a 2 year term
3 exclusive powers of the U.S House of Representatives
- Only house that could create bills that raise money through taxes.
- May begin the impeachment process.
- Elects president in case of electoral college tie.
Who and what is the speaker of the house?
John Boehner, the presiding officer
What is the elastic clause?
A statement granting congress the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying out the responsibilities of the constitution.
How can congress “check” the other two branches of government?
- Can override presidential veto with 2/3 majority in BOTH houses of congress
- Power of the purse - cut off spending (ex: Vietnam war )
- Can impeach officials in executive, and judicial branches
What does impeach mean?
Formally charge an official of serious misconduct.
- can result removal from office
How does the impeachment process work
Must start in the House of Representatives, if the house votes to impeach, it moves to the senate for a trial, and then the senate requires a 2/3 majority from members for a conviction and removal from office.
Bicameral
A legislative body that has two houses.
