The U.S Constitution Artical One by jose

stucture of congress

kware91035 — 2015-03-19 13:04:49 UTC

the legislative branch is bicameral. it has two houses. representatives are two year terms and senators for six years terms senators represent entire states while representatives represent population based districts within the state

main responsibility of congress

jmejia33731 — 2015-03-19 13:14:52 UTC

the most important responsibility of congress is the making of laws for the united states

qualifications to become a representative and senator?

jmejia33731 — 2015-03-19 13:20:49 UTC

Senators shall be at least twenty-five years of age, and representatives twenty-one years of age at the time of their election. They shall have been citizens and residents of this state for three years and residents of their respective counties or districts for one year next before their election, if such county or district shall have been so long established; but if not, then of the county or district from which the same shall have been taken; and they shall reside in their respective counties or districts during their terms of office.

Impeachment process

kware91035 — 2015-03-20 12:59:08 UTC

Impeachment is a formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, the outcome of which, depending on the country, may include the removal of that official from office as well as criminal or civil punishment.

how bill becomes a law

kware91035 — 2015-03-20 13:00:38 UTC

If a bill has passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and has been approved by the President, or if a presidential veto has been overridden, the bill becomes a law and is enforced by the government.

powers of congress

kware91035 — 2015-03-20 13:00:54 UTC

The authority to make laws, declare war, coin money, raise a army and navy, regulate commerce, establish rules of immigration and naturalization, and establish federal courts and their jurisdiction.

The elastic clause allows congress to enact laws that are necessary and proper to carry out the powers given by the constitution.

how are members of congress selected

jmejia33731 — 2015-03-20 13:13:31 UTC

The word "Congress" refers to both the House of Representatives and the the Senate, which are both elected by direct election.

congress powers are limited

jmejia33731 — 2015-03-20 13:22:16 UTC

the power of congress are limited by there enumerated powers. they can not pass laws ex post facto, they cant pass bills of attainder. congress can not suspend the writ of habeas corpus

how are states power limted

jmejia33731 — 2015-03-20 13:24:46 UTC

the bill of rights