House of Representatives
House Representatives is based on?
States Population
What is the senate based on?
Every state being equal.
What are the three sets of power the congress has?
Expressed powers, Implied powers, Non-legislative powers.
Does congress have the Power to Tax?
Yes
Inflation
More supply lessens the Value
How many years are in a term for the House?
2 years
How many years are in a senates term?
6 years
Define Expressed Powers
Powers specifically wrote out in the constitution.
What types of commerce can congress regulate?
Regulate Foreign and Interstate Trade.
Tariffs
Taxes leived on imported goods
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How many members are in the State?
100
Define Implied Powers
Powers that are suggested in the constituion.
How many established post offices are there today?
over 39,000
Naturalization
Process of becoming a US Citzen
The 3 requirements for members of the House?
25 years old, US citizen for at least 7 years, live in the state they represent
The 3 requirements to be a member of the Senate?
30 years old, US citizen for 9 years, Resident in the state at the time of the election.
Define Non-Legislative Power
Things congress does to help the country run smoother.
Do both house and sentae have unlimited terms?
Yes
Impeach
Bring charges against
What determines the numbers of representatives from each state?
Census
Who is the President Pro-Tempore?
Patrick Leahy
What section of the Articles is the Expressed Powers stated?
Article 1, Section 8
What are the 3 limits of power?
10th Amendmant, Checks and Balances, Two-Party System.
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