Democracy Quiz Study Guide Article 1 and Preamble

What is the preamble?

first section of the constitution that explains the intentions and purpose of all the articles.

article 1 explains how which branch is organzied?

legislative

congress is divided into what two parts

senate and hous of reps

list the requirements for becoming a us rep

needs to be a citizen for 7 years, at least 25 and live in the state they are representing

what are RI’s reps

Steph Magaziner and Gabe Amo

of the 435 reps each state gets how many reps

1

what are RI’s two Senators

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse

senate has a total of how many members, each state?

100 total, 2 for each

each senator has a total of how many votes

1

senators are elected for a term of?

6 years

3 qualifications for a US senator

live in the state u represent, live in US for 9 years, and atleast 30

presidents of the Senate?

VP JD Vance

the Senate has the sole power to do what

try impeachment cases

when must Congress meet in regular sessions

once a year

the president has the power to do what at any time with regards to congress

make a session

each house has to the power to do what with behavior

punish members for disorderly behavior

3 instances congressman and women can be arrested

Treason, Felony, breach of the peace

the power to tax belongs to what group

congress

5 duties of congress

declare war, lay taxes, make laws, make post offices, regulate trade

what may not be suspended

The Privedge of Writ of Habeas Corpus - can’t arrest someone for no reason

what is the supremacy clause

federal laws overtake the state laws

elastic clause