article 1

sections of article I of the constitution

legislative power in house and senate

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House consists of representatives chosen by the people every 2 years w/ no term limit

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Requirements: 25 years, live in state, resident for 7 years

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House can impeach and fill vacancies

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Two senators per state

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Requirements: 30 years, live in state, resident for 9 years

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No term limit, elected every 6 years (staggered), and elected by state legislatures (changed by 17th amendment)

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Vice president is president of the senate

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⅔ majority to impeach an official

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State legislatures choose time, place, and manner of elections

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Assemble once per year (was first december monday, became january 3rd with 20th amendment)

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in charge of its own elections and qualifications

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Determines own rules of procedure

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creates quorum, keeps journal

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With ⅔ confirmation can expel a member

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Can't adjourn for more that 3 days without consent of other house

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Can't be arrested while in session except some activities

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Not questioned while on the floor

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Can't hold a position in more than one branch

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Can't hold a position they raised pay for

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Paid by treasury

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Money bills originate from house

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Both houses approve bill, sent to president

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President has 10 days to consider a bill

Do nothing: passes

Sign: passes

Veto: sent back, needs ⅔ majority in both houses to override

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powers delegated to congress

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powers denied to congress

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restrictions on states powers

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