Senators originally were elected by state legislatures to six-year terms to maintain their accountability to their states and to buffer them against constant political pressures faced by House members. Ratified in 1913 as a reform, the 17th Amendment reassigned the Senate election process from legislators to citizens at large. While I respect the admirable efforts of Americans of a century ago to expand the reach of democracy, the 17th Amendment unintentionally broke the link between senators and their state government that their offices were designed to…
For the senate, the number of senators is an equal number, it being two for each state. To prevent concentration of power, the constitution divides the federal government into three branches (legislative, executive, and judicial). The congress shall consist of a…
Reference: Citizen Ralph Timberlake requests the impeachment of Administrator Sarah H. Moore, as Administrator for the following reasons: dereliction of duty, gross malfeasance, gross misfeasance, gross nonfeasance. Her failure to carry out her duties judiciously. Her inabilities to investigate, failure to render an impartial decision, and to afford a due process hearing, in the case of North Alabama Educators Credit Union member Ralph Timberlake verses North Alabama Educators Credit…
It is bicameral meaning it has the Senate and the House and they make laws that influence daily life for their constituents. There are 100 members in the Senate and 435 members in the House of Representatives. Congress also makes the budget for the year, laws, and oversees the other branches of government. Article 1 of the Constitution describes what the founding father intend the role of Congress to be. It states important ideas include the separation of powers between branches of government (checks and balances), the election of Senators and Representatives, and the process by which laws are made, and the powers that Congress has.…
Article 2 section 4 of the constitution states “The president, vice president, and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes or misdemeanors. Many of our former presidents have been in some scandalous mess that could have potentially lead to impeachment. Ronald Reagan, though he was not impeached he faced some heat during the Iran- contra scandal. In 1985 during Ronald Reagan’s presidency Reagan and his administration made deals that provided weapons to Iran the United States of America’s sworn enemy which was under a weapons embargo at the time, meaning nobody in the world could give them arms.…
Answer: Article 1, Section 2 and Article 1, Section 3 in the U.S. Constitution mentions impeachment against the President and Vice-President. These two elected officials can be impeached under the "Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors" which is mentioned in Article II, Section 4. Article I, Section 3 mentions how the impeachment process should progress. The Senate has the power to impeach. Source: 1) https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Senate_Impeachment_Role.htm 2)…
Mr. President, it has come to my attention that Congress is considering impeachment due to your refusal to enforce certain provisions of several laws signed by previous presidents. As a domestic affairs advisor to your office, I have particular arguments you can use to defend yourself, the Office, and ultimately avoid impeachment. The arguments that will be discussed in this memo are to be used when you address the country to explain your position. In the oath of the president of the United States reads, “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of the president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States.”…
If you've been following the political and economic developments in Brazil, in these past few years, I recommend reading this article. It provides a clear and succinct reason for the impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff. In doing so,it also brings to light the legally convoluted and problematic relationship between Central Bank of Brazil and its government, something I was unaware of until…
An article written by John Kates preliminary to the article read by the reader at this moment had unrealevent information. The title of this article is “Time to impeach the Judiciary Committee” and it states as follows: “On March 16, certain members of the Senate stated openly that they do not intend to follow the Constitution ...a willful act to ignore the Constitution ...is contrary to the principles of our republic. Neither Rigell nor Forbes is on the House Judiciary Committee. But Rigell represents me in the House, and Forbes has stated his intention to run for the House seat. I want both of them to reaffirm their support of our Constitution and initiate a call for impeachment proceedings against McConnell; U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee; and any other members of that committee who are hindering the process of selecting a Supreme Court justice as mandated by our Constitution.”…
The U.S Congress is the main nominated legislative body of the federal administration of the United States consisting two houses : the Senate and the House of legislature. The Congress meets in the Washington, D.C. Capital. Both senators and legislative body is chosen through a straight ballot vote, though vacant seats in the Senate may be occupied by a prior arrangement. Members are by and large linked with the Republican Party or to the Democratic Party, and only hardly ever for a third-party or as independents. If we talk about the voting members of Congress, it has 535 with about and 100 Senators and 435 Representatives…
One of the main differences between the House and the Senate include the Constitutional Powers. Opposed the Senate the House Initiates all revenue bills as well as initiating articles of impeachment. The Senate however, gives consent to treaties and to chief presidential appointments. The Senate also tries impeached officials. Another difference between the House and Senate is the structure.…
Furthermore, Senators provide counsel on treaties with other nations and keep the other two branches of the Federal Government in check. The other part of the Congress—the House of Representatives consists of 435 people, each divided based on the State’s population. The House of Representatives, with the help of the Senate, passes federal laws. However, the House does have some special powers. For instance, the House has the power to initiate revenue bills and impeach members, whom they believe were in violation of law.…
There are 100 U.S. Senators, two for every state. Under the 17th amendment, Senators are appointed by popular vote from their states. Senators must be at least 30 years old, a citizen of the United States for nine years be a resident of the state that they wish to represent. The Vice President, who is chosen by the President, heads the Senate. State legislators are elected similarly; every district holds elections to determine who will hold such positions.…
Senators must be at least 30 years old and must have been a US citizen for at least nine years. In order to serve in the House of Representatives, who must be at least 25 years of age and at least seven years, been a United States citizen.…
Notably, in Latin America, especially in Brazil, development has grown both economically and for individuals in the region. Although, since the beginning, there were a few obstacles in the way of the country’s ability to grow effectively and maintain its state capacity (issues facing Brazil’s state capacity exists today, and impedes the countries consolidation for Democracy). Not to mention, the Brazilian President’s impeachment process cries out a majority of the wrong doings that are occurring in the 21st century. And due to the legacies left behind from the colonization of the Portuguese— over time, elites in power have managed to transition the economy around for development, which have been in their best interest. As a result, Brazil is…