3.1: U.s. Constitution - Art. 1

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Article 1, section 1
Who has the power to make laws? What are the legislative bodies called?

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Congress has the power to make laws. The legislative bodies are the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Hint 1

Која Измените на Уставот на САД се занимаваат со образование? 10-ти и 14 амандмани.

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Article 1, section 2
For how long are members of the House of Representatives elected?

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Two years.

Hint 2

Објаснете како на 10 амандман на Уставот на САД однесува на училиште закон? 10 Амандман задржува моќта на државите кои не се резервирани за федералната влада. Сите државни устави користи оваа моќ да основаат јавни училишта.

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Article 1, section 2
What are the requirements to run for office in the House of Representatives?

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A) 25 years old;
B) U.S. citizen for at least 7 years;
C) Inhabitant of state where he or she is seeking election.

Hint 3

Објаснете како на 14 амандман на Уставот на САД однесува на училиште закон? 14 Амандман овозможува на федералната влада да ги видиш училиште област практики и политики за да бидете сигурни дека училиштето не лиши некој на правото на живот, слобода или имот, без соодветен процес или не издадат еднаква заштита.

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Article 1, section 2
How often are Representatives apportioned among the States and how many Representatives does each State get?

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The Representatives are re-apportioned every ten years by census on years that end in 0. States get one Representative for every 30,000 people – but at least one each.

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Article 1, section 2
How are vacancies in the House of Representatives filled?

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The governor of the State must hold an election if a Representative dies or resigns.

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Article 1, section 2
Who has the power to choose the Speaker of the House and to impeach members of the House of Representatives?

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The members of the House of Representatives.

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Article 1, section 3
For how long are Senators elected and when are the elections held? How many Senators does each State have?

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Senators are elected for six years and their elections are staggered with one-third being elected every two years. There are two Senators per state.

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Article 1, section 3
What are the requirements to run for office in the Senate?

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A) 30 years old;
B) U.S. citizen for at least 9 years;
C) Inhabitant of the state where he or she is seeking election.

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Article 1, section 3
Who is the head of the Senate?

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The Vice-President of the U.S. is the President of the Senate but he only has a vote if the Senate is equally divided.

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Article 1, section 3
Explain the impeachment process.
1) Who must try impeachments?
2) What percent is needed to convict?
3) What is the punishment on conviction?
4) Who must preside if the President is tried?

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The Senate must try impeachments under oath. A two-thirds vote is needed to convict. The only punishment available is removal from office. If the President is being tried, the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court must preside.

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Article 1, section 4
When must Senators and Representatives be elected and when must they meet?

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States must set a standard election schedule for members of Congress and they must meet on the first Monday of December. This date was changed to January 3 by the 20th Amendment.

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Article 1, section 5
How many members of the House must be present to conduct official business?

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A quorum, or one-half plus one.

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Article 1, section 5
Why can members of the House be limited in their debates?

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Because the House can make its own rules regarding its members.

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Article 1, section 5
How is the record of Congressional hearings handled?

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Every spoken word is recorded in the Congressional Record but Senators and Representatives may amend their remarks before it is published.

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Article 1, section 5
How long may the House or the Senate adjourn without permission of the other?

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No more than three days. They may not hold separate meetings.

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Article 1, section 6
How are members of Congress paid?

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They are paid from the U.S. Treasury at an amount predetermined by law. Their salary may not change during office and they cannot receive any raises, rewards, or other benefits.

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Article 1, section 6
What type of immunities do members of Congress enjoy?

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They are immune from arrest for everything except treason, serious crimes, or other criminal offenses.

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Article 1, section 7
Who may introduce tax bills?

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Only the House of Representatives may introduce tax bills. The Senate can ask to amend them.

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Article 1, section 7
What is the process for passing a bill into law?

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Once the Senate or House passes a bill, it goes to the other House for approval or amendment. Once both Houses pass a bill, it goes to the President for signature, amendment, or veto. A two-thirds vote by both houses can override a presidential veto.

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Article 1, section 7
If a President does not return a bill and does not sign a bill, what happens?

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If Congress is still in session and the bill is not returned or signed within ten days, excluding Sundays, the bill becomes law. If Congress is not in session, the bill dies. This second option is known as a pocket veto.

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Article 1, section 8
What are duties?

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Duties are taxes on goods entering the United States.

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Article 1, section 8
List some of the powers of Congress.

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1) To tax and impose duties;
2) To borrow money;
3) To regulate commerce (trade with other countries);
4) To establish uniform naturalization laws;
5) To print money;
6) To establish weights and measures;
7) To establish post offices;
8) To establish lower courts under the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Article 1, section 8
What war powers does Congress have?

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Congress may declare and finance war, although the President is the Commander-in-Chief of the military.

Congress can raise an Army and pay the salaries of soldiers. The appropriations for armies can only be made for two years at a time.

States can also have their own armies, now known as the National Guard.

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Article 1, section 8
What is the elastic clause?

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Congress has the power to enact laws to execute the powers listed in Article 1, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.

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Article 1, section 9
What is a writ of habeus corpus and when may this right be suspended?

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A writ of habeus corpus is the right of a prisoner to come before a judge to see if he or she is being lawfully detained. This right may only be suspended if public safety requires it.

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Article 1, section 9
What is a bill of attainder and are they allowed in the United States?

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A bill of attainder is when a person is declared guilty without trial. They are not allowed in the United States.

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Article 1, section 9
What is an ex post facto law and are they allowed in the United States?

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An ex post facto law is a law making something illegal after the crime is committed. A person cannot be punished with an ex post facto law.

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Article 1, section 9
What does the United States Constitution say about taxes in relation to the states?

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Congress may not make taxes that favor one state over another. In addition, goods cannot be taxed when they move between states.

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Article 1, section 9
What are the requirements to take money from the Treasury?

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Congress must pass a bill and the President must sign the bill.

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Article 1, section 10
What limitations does the U.S. Constitution impose on states?

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States may not:
1) Tax imports or exports;
2) Keep an army; or,
3) Go to war.