Democracy flashcards

 Article 1 explains

how the Legislative Branch is organized.

Congress is divided into two parts:

House of Representatives and Senate.

Requirements for becoming a US Representative:

25 years old, a US citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

Rhode Island's 2 US Representatives:

Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo

 Of the 435 House of Representative members, each individual state is guaranteed at least

1 representative

 The House of Representatives shall have the power of

Impeachment

The Senate of the United States has a total of

100 members (2 per state)

Rhode Island's two US Senators:

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse.

 Each Senator has a total of how many votes?

1 vote

Senators are elected for a term of ___ years

6

Why do only 1/3 of all the Senators reach the end of their term of office at the same time?

To ensure continuity and stability of the government

The 3 qualifications to become a US Senator:

30 years old, a US citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state they represent.

The President of the Senate:

Vice President

The Vice President's duty:

tie breaking vote

The job of the President pro tempore:

second in command

The Senate has the sole power to try all

Impeachments

If the President of the USA is on trial, he can only be convicted when the

Chief Justice presides.

If the President is found guilty, the judgment that can be issued by the Senate is

removal from office

Other charges the President may face:

Judgement

Elections for Congress are held:

november

Congress must meet in regular sessions:

1+ days annually

The President has the power to do what at any time with regards to Congress:

Call special sessions.

Each House has the power to

regulate the behavior of its members.

The Congressional Quarterly:

Record of everything.

The current pay of Congressmen and women:

$175,000.

Members of Congress are protected from most criminal charges while in session to allow

them to perform their duties without fear of harassment.

The 3 instances Congressmen and women can be arrested:

Treason, felony, and breach of the peace.

Can a member of Congress hold a civil office concurrently?

No.

The power to tax belongs to what group?

House of Representatives.

Respective powers afforded the President and Congress:

Time, war, by treaties, control.

7 major duties of Congress:

Time.

What may not be suspended?

Writ of habeas corpus.

The only exception:

Invasion, war, national crisis.