https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk Online study of the U.S. constitution en-us 2016-11-01 16:47:27 UTC 2016-11-03 16:38:16 UTC hello@padlet.com nskelley56961 https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134550135 Congress is bicameral, meaning that it is split into two groups, the Senate and The House of Representatives. The Senate is the smaller of the two with 100 members that serve six year terms. The House of Representatives currently has 435 members that serve two year terms. the reason for the split congress is to make sure each state gets near to equal power.]]> 2016-11-01 16:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134550135 nskelley56961 https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134554479 For a senator you have to be at least 30 years old and have been a citizen for at least nine months. Additionally you have to be a resident of the state you are representing at the time of the election. For a representative you must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for the past seven years, and be a resident of the state they represent at the time of the election]]> 2016-11-01 17:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134554479 nskelley56961 https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134555255 The most important responsibility of congress is to make laws]]> 2016-11-01 17:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134555255 nskelley56961 https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134819920 Members of congress are chosen by the citizens of the U.S.]]> 2016-11-02 15:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134819920 nskelley56961 https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134820950 A majority of house members vote to impeach someone. After charges of misconduct are filed, congress has the power to try impeachment cases like a court.]]> 2016-11-02 15:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134820950 nskelley56961 https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134826580 1. Citizens suggest bill
2. House members or senate propose bill
3. The house and senate approve the bill
4. the President signs the bill, if they don't, it is called a veto
5. If the bill is vetoed, the house and senate vote, if more than 2/3 vote yes, it becomes a bill]]> 2016-11-02 15:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134826580 nskelley56961 https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134828193 Congress and alter taxes in some ways, they can also put the armed forces into action, and the can issue patents/ copyrights. the elastic clause gives congress the ability to pass laws necessary for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.]]> 2016-11-02 15:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/134828193 nskelley56961 https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/135144139 They are restricted because the president can veto a bill. Also checks and balances keeps them in line.]]> 2016-11-03 16:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/135144139 nskelley56961 https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/135146384 The state's powers are limited by the federal government because all in all, they are in charge of everyone.]]> 2016-11-03 16:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/135146384 nskelley56961 https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/135148202 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.]]> 2016-11-03 16:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nskelley56961/270idw8cr9lk/wish/135148202