Preamble/Sec 1
What powers does the Constitution grant to Congress
Legislative
How long is the term for a representative of the house?
two years
How long is a senators term?
six years
Who has the power to choose the times, places and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives.
state legislatures
What is the purpose of Article 1 section 5
It establishes rules for congressional proceedings, membership, records, and adjournments
What are the two houses that make up congress?
House of Rep and Senate
how old must you be to be a representative in the house?
25
How old must a senator be?
30
who has the power to alter regulations regarding congressional elections?
congress
Who decides whether members of congress are properly elected and qualified?
each house of congress judges the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members
Does the Preamble give any powers to the government?
no, outlines the purpose of the Constitution and who is ratifying it
What is representation based on in the house?
State populations
How long must a senator have been a U.S. citizen for?
9 years
How often must the senate meet?
atleast once a year
What can a house of congress do if a quorom is not present?
May adjourn from day to day and may compel absent members to attend.
Name 3 out of the 6 purposes outlined in the Preamble
form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote general welfare, secure blessings of liberty
What is a census and how often must it be taken?
A complete count of all residents in a nation/state, every 10 years
Who is the head of the senate?
Vice President
What is the one thing Congress cannot change regarding congressional elections?
places of choosing senators
Where must each house keep a record of its proceedings?
in a journal
what are the first three words of the preamble?
We the People
What happens if a seat in the house becomes vacant?
States executive authority issues writs of election to fill the vacancy.
how much of the senate is up for election every two years?
1/3
What is the date of the yearly congressional meeting?
January 3rd
what must the house and senate agree on if they want to adjourn to another place?
They must agree on the place of adjournment