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Articles I: Congress

Sally V. American Government 10th grade English 36 cards

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  1. 12 HOUSES OF CONGRESSSenate & House of Representatives
  2. 2SenateEqual representation
  3. 3House of representativesRepresentation based on population
  4. 4SERVING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESEach state has at least 1 representative
  5. 5Be at least25 year old
  6. 6Has been a citizen for at least7 years
  7. 7Live in theState he/she represents
  8. 8SERVING IN THE STATEEach state has 2 senators
  9. 9Be at least30 year old
  10. 10Has been a citizen for at least9 years
  11. 11Live in theState he/she represents
  12. 12Term meaningA period of service with a clear beginning & end
  13. 13SENATE ELECTIONSEach senator serves a 6 year term &
    Every two years, 1/3 of the Senate’s seats are up for election.
  14. 14REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONSEach representative serves a 2 -year term. & Every two years all seats are up for election.
  15. 15RULES & REGULATIONS FOR SERVICEThe Constitution creates rules that senators & representatives must follow.
  16. 16A record of votes must bePublished
  17. 17Members can be fined/expelled forBreaking rules
  18. 18Majority of members must be present toMeet & vote
  19. 19CONSTITUTION & CREATING LAWSThe most important power Congress holds is the power to create laws
  20. 20HOW BILL BECOMES LAW1) Introduced 2) Reviewed in committee 3) Debated on floor 4) Approved by vote 5) Sent to other house 6) Sent to president
  21. 21PRESIDENT & BILLSThe president can choose to sign or veto a law.
  22. 22Veto meaningThe power of 1 branch of government to reject a proposal from another branch of government
  23. 23A veto reverses aLaw that has been passed
  24. 24Congress can override the veto by2/3rds majority
  25. 25EXPRESSED POWERSFinancial, military & Governing the nation
  26. 26FinancialCoining money, Creating & collecting taxes, Borrowing money, Regulating trade with foreign countries & between states
  27. 27MilitaryMaintaining armed forces & declaring war
  28. 28Governing the nationAdmitting new states & proposing amendments to constitution
  29. 29IMPLIED POWERSThe “necessary & proper” clause
  30. 30Congress can pass laws toCarry out expressed powers
  31. 31The question of what is “necessary” and what is “proper”Has caused much debate
  32. 32RIGHTS & LIMITS ON POWER OF CONGRESSThe Constitution identifies specific actions that Congress cannot take.
  33. 33Actions congress cannot takeProtecting habeas corpus, stopping bills of attainder & banning ex post facto laws
  34. 34Protecting habeas corpusCitizens cannot be held without legal action
  35. 35Stopping bills of attainderCitizens cannot be punished without a trial
  36. 36Banning ex post facto lawsLaws cannot apply to past situations

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10th grade American Government (Quarter 1) Flashcards on Articles I: Congress, created by Sally V. on 24/09/2022.
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