Article 1

Article 1

1. Legislative Powers

   • Bills and Resolutions
     • Revenue bills must begin in the HOR
     • Bills must be given to president to sign/ veto
     • 2/3 vote in congress to override a veto

2. Powers of Congress

   • Lay and collect taxes to pay debts, provide defense
   • Borrow Money
   • Regulate Commerce
     • Foreign Nations
     • Interstate Commerce
     • Indian Tribes
   • Rules For Naturalization
     • Over 18
     • Lawfully admitted for permanent residence
     • Lived in the US for 5 years
     • Lived in state for 6 months
     • take oath of allegiance
     • Take comprehension test
   • Banckuptcy laws
   • Coin money
   • Punish counterfeiting- secret service
   • Establish Post office, roads
   • Promote Science and Arts and protect exlusive rights
   • Establish Lower Courts
   • Punish Piracies and offenses agaings law of nations
   • Declare War
   • Grant letters of Marque and Reprisal
   • Rules Concering captures on land and water
   • Raise armies- money lasts 2 years