House of Representatives

any federal officer from office on grounds of “Treason, Bribery, and other high Crimes and Misdemeanors” (US Const. art. II, sec. 4). This power is further detailed in Article I Sections 2 and 3. It gives sole power of impeachment to the House of Representatives and details that the Senate has the power to try all impeachments. The power of impeachment is a fantastic example of the philosophy that no man is above the law. The power of impeachment was written into the Constitution to insure the…

The debate on whether congressional representatives should or should not have term limits is still a big issue in the realm of the United States’ political system. This issue has been debated for many years, but is constantly overlooked by congressional representatives from across the country. Having congressional term limits would be extremely beneficial to the political system of the United States, and to the citizens of the United States. Some of the founding fathers were also in favor of…

“People talk about the middle of the road as though it were unacceptable. Actually, all human problems, excepting morals, come into the gray areas. Things are not all black and white. There have to be compromises. The middle of the road is all of the usable surface. The extremes, right and left, are in the gutters.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower. This quote by former President Eisenhower, shows that the value of compromises is evident, but sometimes, compromising is not always the best course of action.…

1787, the year when the US Constitution was written. It is true that a lot of things have changed since that time, we now have ways to communicate face to face while being thousands of miles away. We can have hot meals ready in 3 minutes thanks to the microwave. Many things have changed in our society; society as a whole has become more innovative. But, with that change, one thing that has remained constant and effective, is the Constitution. With all of the new technology and potential…

votes by ballot in congress for the decision of the next president and vice president. In the process of Apportionment, The electors determine the number of members in the congressional delegation. The delegation consist of members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. In the Senate, fifty…

After the conclusion of the American Revolution and America had the chance to step back and see what direction they were going to go the framers had many choices to make. Creating a ridged form of government was too close to England and what they fought to get away from. The choice was for a document that was loose and allowed states to govern themselves. There were many well know leaders that came together for both the Articles of Confederation and the eventual drafting of the Constitution.…

of the two chambers in the legislative branch of the government of the United states. The Senate is composed of older members than in the House of Representatives. The minimum age requirement in the Senate is 30. There are two senators per each state which means 100 senators in total. Senators have term limits of six years, and unlike the House of representatives, they serve state-wide constituents as well as local constituents. The Senate has a couple of important powers. One important power…

Marco Rubio’s recent actions and statements point to a change in his invented ethos. Rubio is a well-known and respected Senator who represents the state of Florida. In 2015, Rubio launched his campaign to earn the Republican Party nomination for the 2016 Presidential elections. During the race, Rubio resorted to actions best attributed to one of his running mates. It was a characteristic he had never employed before. In addition to the statements, he made Rubio also made a questionable movie…

are required by the system, and the system hinders any quick action, leading to cyclical inaction. One cause of government inefficiency is due to the fact that terms for members of the House of Representatives are only two years long, meaning that every two years, one-third of the Senate and all members of the House are up for reelection. This creates an inability for…

preferred the Congress to choose the President. Based on the current election procedure, the Presidential candidate who receives majority of the electoral votes is appointed to the office however if no candidate receives the majority, the House of Representatives…