What is Congress? by Lori Houck

Article 1: Congress is the lawmaking body of the National Government.

lhouck4 — 2020-11-04 19:48:07 UTC

Bicameral
2 HOUSES: upper and lower
https://www.senate.gov/senators/leadership.htm

What are the powers of Congress as provided in the Constitution?

lhouck4 — 2020-11-04 19:49:38 UTC

levy taxes
collect revenue
pay debts
provide for general welfare
borrow money
regulate commerce
establish rules for naturalization
coin money
punish countefeiters
establish a postal system
establish patent and copyright
declare war
provide funds for Armed Forces
enact laws that are "necessary and proper"

What is the role of Congress in the impeachment process?

lhouck4 — 2020-11-04 19:53:14 UTC

Impeachment is the process by which the President, VP, Federal judges and all civil officials of the US may be removed from office.
House of Rep. has the SOLE authority to bring charges of impeachment.
Senate has the SOLE authority to try the charges and remove by 2/3 vote.

Can members of Congress be impeached?

lhouck4 — 2020-11-04 19:56:11 UTC

No, but they can "denounce" a member for "disorderly behavior", and if that doesn't work, "expel" a member with a 2/3 vote. Or if it a majority vote, the member may be publicly censured, then can be subject to prosecution.

Are members of Congress, to some extent, privileged from arrest?

lhouck4 — 2020-11-04 19:58:22 UTC

Article I Section 6
Article I, Section 6 also says that Senators and Representatives shall not be questioned in court or by the President for any speech or debate they give or participate in on the floor of the Senate or the House. This assures ample freedom of debate in Congress.

House of Representatives: How do you qualify for a job in the House?

lhouck4 — 2021-04-19 15:27:07 UTC

25 years old. Citizen for at least 7 years, must live in the district he or she is representing. (this is a custom, not in constitution)

Senate: How do you qualify for a job in the Senate?

lhouck4 — 2021-04-19 15:29:10 UTC

30 years old. Citizen for at least 9 years. Must have lived in the state but not for a particular amount of time.

Congress: The Job.

lhouck4 — 2022-10-06 18:10:17 UTC

Dual Expectations for the Elected.
*Making Laws
*Serve their constituents.

The five roles of members of Congress.

lhouck4 — 2022-10-06 18:15:48 UTC

Duties: Study, be available to the people, screen, assist in bureaucratic and ceremonial tasks - show up, balance the wants of the political party.

As a Congressperson from Kansas, we expect our elected officials to....

lhouck4 — 2022-10-06 18:21:04 UTC

Delegate: The Kansas people are #1, so I must suppress my views.
Trustee: Kansas people trust me to make good judgements.
Partisan: I owe my party their support.
Politico: considering all three under the pressure of the current times.

How do you reach your leaders?

lhouck4 — 2024-09-04 17:29:04 UTC

Phone Numbers, building location, and office numbers.