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What is Article I?
What is Article I?
Section 1
What does the legislative branch of the government do?
What does the legislative branch of the government do?
The Legislative Branch makes the Federal laws.
What two houses make up Congress?
What two houses make up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Which is the Upper House and which is the Lower House?
Which is the Upper House and which is the Lower House?
Define bicameral and unicameral.
Define bicameral and unicameral.
What is the length of term for a Representative?
What is the length of term for a Representative?
How is a representative elected?
How is a representative elected?
What are the qualifications of a Representative?
What are the qualifications of a Representative?
How is the number of representatives for each state determined?
How is the number of representatives for each state determined?
How many representatives in all? How many does California currently have?
How many representatives in all? How many does California currently have?
What is impeachment?
What is impeachment?
Who has the power to impeach?
Who has the power to impeach?
What is a census? How often is it taken? Why?
What is a census? How often is it taken? Why?
What happens if a Representative dies while holding office?
What happens if a Representative dies while holding office?
What is the 'Speaker of the House'? How are they chosen?
What is the 'Speaker of the House'? How are they chosen?
When are the normally scheduled elections for Representatives?
When are the normally scheduled elections for Representatives?
How many senators does each state get?
How many senators does each state get?
What is the term of office for a Senator?
What is the term of office for a Senator?
What are the qualifications of a Senator?
What are the qualifications of a Senator?
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Article I of the Constitution
Article I of the Constitution
Outlines the structure and powers of the legislative branch, establishing Congress.
Congress
Congress
The legislative branch of the U.S. government, responsible for making federal laws.
Bicameral
Bicameral
A system with two houses in the legislature, such as the House of Representatives and Senate.
House of Representatives
House of Representatives
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Senate
Senate
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Impeachment
Impeachment
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Qualifications for Representatives
Qualifications for Representatives
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Census
Census
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Representation by population
Representation by population
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Speaker of the House
Speaker of the House
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Senators' Qualifications
Senators' Qualifications
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Term length for Representatives
Term length for Representatives
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Term length for Senators
Term length for Senators
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Special Election for Vacancy
Special Election for Vacancy
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Total Representatives
Total Representatives
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California Representatives
California Representatives
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Electoral Process in November
Electoral Process in November
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Filling Senate Vacancies
Filling Senate Vacancies
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Accountability through Impeachment
Accountability through Impeachment
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Study Notes
Article I Overview
- Article I of the Constitution outlines the structure and powers of the legislative branch of government.
- It establishes Congress, which is responsible for making federal laws.
Structure of Congress
- Congress consists of two houses: the House of Representatives (Lower House) and the Senate (Upper House).
- Bicameral system indicates a two-house legislature, while unicameral refers to a single-house legislature.
House of Representatives
- Representatives serve a term of two years.
- They are elected by the citizens of their respective states.
- Qualifications include being at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for seven years, and a resident of the state they represent.
- The number of representatives per state is determined by the state’s population, with each state guaranteed at least one representative.
- There are a total of 435 representatives, with California having the highest number at 53.
- Impeachment process is initiated solely by the House of Representatives.
Census and Representation
- The census, an official count of the population, occurs every ten years and helps determine congressional representation.
- If a representative dies while in office, the state governor is responsible for calling a special election to fill the vacancy.
Leadership in the House
- The Speaker of the House is elected by representatives to preside over proceedings.
- Elections for representatives typically occur on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November during even-numbered years.
Senate
- Each state is allocated two senators, irrespective of population.
- Senators serve six-year terms, with specific qualifications: they must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and reside in the state they represent.
- If a senator dies in office, protocols are in place for filling the vacancy, typically involving governor appointments or special elections.
Additional Key Information
- Impeachment serves as a mechanism to hold high-ranking officials accountable for serious misconduct, potentially leading to removal from office.
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Test your knowledge of Article I of the Constitution with these flashcards. Learn about the legislative branch, its function, and the two houses that make up Congress. Perfect for students and anyone interested in American government!
