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How often are representatives elected?
How often are representatives elected?
every 2 years
How old must a Representative be to be elected?
How old must a Representative be to be elected?
25 or older
How long is the term for a Senator?
How long is the term for a Senator?
6 years
How were Senators originally elected?
How were Senators originally elected?
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How old does someone have to be to be a Senator?
How old does someone have to be to be a Senator?
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Who is the president of the Senate and when can that person vote?
Who is the president of the Senate and when can that person vote?
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Which legislative body has the power of impeachment and which body has the power to try an impeached official?
Which legislative body has the power of impeachment and which body has the power to try an impeached official?
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Who shall officiate when the President is tried for impeachment?
Who shall officiate when the President is tried for impeachment?
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What is the required vote that is necessary to convict someone who has been impeached?
What is the required vote that is necessary to convict someone who has been impeached?
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What is the only penalty that can be imposed on someone who is impeached?
What is the only penalty that can be imposed on someone who is impeached?
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Who decides the times, places, and manner for holding elections for Congress?
Who decides the times, places, and manner for holding elections for Congress?
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In what federal body do all bills concerning taxes/revenue originate?
In what federal body do all bills concerning taxes/revenue originate?
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What fraction of both houses must vote to override a veto?
What fraction of both houses must vote to override a veto?
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What happens when a president does not return a bill in 10 days and what is the exception for that rule?
What happens when a president does not return a bill in 10 days and what is the exception for that rule?
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In Section 8, what are 6 powers of Congress?
In Section 8, what are 6 powers of Congress?
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In Section 9, what are the 3 limitations on the power of Congress to deny the people rights?
In Section 9, what are the 3 limitations on the power of Congress to deny the people rights?
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How old does someone have to be to be elected President?
How old does someone have to be to be elected President?
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How is it determined how many electors each state has?
How is it determined how many electors each state has?
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Name 3 powers of the president.
Name 3 powers of the president.
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Name the body of Congress that must approve a treaty that the President has negotiated and the fraction of the vote they must approve by.
Name the body of Congress that must approve a treaty that the President has negotiated and the fraction of the vote they must approve by.
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Which body of Congress approves nominations by the president?
Which body of Congress approves nominations by the president?
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When can the President appoint people without approval by anyone else?
When can the President appoint people without approval by anyone else?
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When can a President or other officers be impeached?
When can a President or other officers be impeached?
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What is the term of office for Supreme Court Justices? When can they be removed?
What is the term of office for Supreme Court Justices? When can they be removed?
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Who gets to decide how many federal courts we have?
Who gets to decide how many federal courts we have?
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In which cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?
In which cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?
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What must be necessary to convict someone of treason?
What must be necessary to convict someone of treason?
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What does the Constitution say about how one state must regard the laws of another state?
What does the Constitution say about how one state must regard the laws of another state?
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Explain Privileges and Immunities.
Explain Privileges and Immunities.
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What limitation is put on admitting new states to the Union?
What limitation is put on admitting new states to the Union?
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What fraction of the houses of Congress is necessary to approve a proposed Amendment?
What fraction of the houses of Congress is necessary to approve a proposed Amendment?
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What fraction of states must approve a proposed amendment for it to be ratified?
What fraction of states must approve a proposed amendment for it to be ratified?
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What is the only limitation in the Constitution as to what can be the basis of an amendment?
What is the only limitation in the Constitution as to what can be the basis of an amendment?
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What does the Constitution say about which law shall predominate if there is any conflict between laws?
What does the Constitution say about which law shall predominate if there is any conflict between laws?
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What qualification for holding any public office is forbidden?
What qualification for holding any public office is forbidden?
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Study Notes
Elected Representatives
- Representatives are elected every 2 years.
- A person must be at least 25 years old to serve as a Representative.
Senators
- Senators serve a term of 6 years.
- Originally, Senators were chosen by state legislatures, a process changed by the 17th Amendment.
- To become a Senator, one must be at least 30 years old.
Senate Leadership
- The Vice President acts as the President of the Senate and votes only in case of a tie.
Impeachment Process
- The House of Representatives has the power to impeach officials, while the Senate conducts trials.
- The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over impeachment trials of the President.
- A 2/3 (66 out of 100) vote is required to convict an impeached official.
- The only penalty for impeachment is removal from office and prohibition from holding a federal position.
Election Administration
- State legislatures determine the timing and manner of Congressional elections.
- All tax-related bills must originate in the House of Representatives.
Legislative Powers
- A two-thirds majority vote is needed in both houses to override a presidential veto.
- If a President doesn't return a bill within 10 days, it automatically becomes law unless Congress adjourns, in which case the bill dies.
- Congress has several powers, including taxation, borrowing money, maintaining a navy, declaring war, and establishing courts.
Limitations on Congress
- Limitations include the Writ of Habeas Corpus, Bills of Attainder, and Ex Post Facto laws, protecting individual rights.
Presidential Qualifications and Powers
- A President must be at least 35 years old.
- The number of electoral votes per state equals its total number of Senators and Representatives.
- Key powers of the President include serving as Commander in Chief, negotiating treaties, and granting pardons.
Senate Approval
- The Senate must approve treaties negotiated by the President by a 2/3 vote.
- Presidential nominations must also be approved by the Senate with a 2/3 majority.
Presidential Appointments
- The President can appoint officials without additional approval when Congress is not in session.
Grounds for Impeachment
- Presidents and other officials can be impeached for bribery, treason, or high crimes and misdemeanors.
Supreme Court Justices
- Justices serve for life and can be removed for bad behavior or treason.
Federal Judicial System
- Congress decides the number of federal courts.
- The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving ambassadors and high officials.
Treason Definition
- Conviction of treason requires testimony from at least two witnesses.
State Relations
- States must respect each other's laws and court decisions, adhering to the Privileges and Immunities Clause, which ensures equal treatment for citizens among states.
Admission of New States
- Congress holds the power to admit new states into the Union.
Amendment Process
- A proposed amendment requires approval from 3/4 of both houses of Congress.
- Two-thirds of states must ratify a proposed amendment for it to be valid.
Limitation on Amendments
- The Constitution prohibits amendments that ban slave trade before 1808.
Supremacy Clause
- The Constitution is the "supreme law of the land," resolving conflicts between federal and state laws.
Public Office Qualification
- No religious test is allowed as a qualification for public office.
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