Impeachment
What happens if an official is found guilty in an impeachment?
They are removed from office and can be barred from serving public office ever again
Congress cannot pass laws that violate what?
The Constitution, The Bill of Rights
How many members does the Senate have?
100
How many members does the House have?
435
What is a select committee?
A temporary committee
What happens if an official is found not guilty in an impeachment?
They are allowed to remain in office
Congress cannot pass an ex post facto law, what is that?
A law that applies to an action that took place before the law was passed
How old do you have to be to serve as a senator?
30 years old
How old do you have to be to serve as a representative?
25 years old
What is a standing committee?
A permanent committee
What is the 2nd step in the impeachment process?
A vote in the House
Congress cannot grant titles of nobility to people, why?
All people are created equal
How long do you need to have been a U.S. citizen for to be able to become a senator?
9 years
How long is a representative's term?
2 years
What does the elastic clause do?
It gives congress powers that are not explicitly stated, implied powers
Who was the 1st president to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson
Congress cannot pass bills of attainder, what is that?
Law that sentences a person to prison without a trial
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The Vice President
How long do you need to have been a U.S. citizen for to be able to become a representative?
7 years
What is a whip?
A person who ensures that members of their party vote on the party's side
What was Nixon involved with that led him to resign, but most likely would have had him impeached if he did not resign?
His involve ment in the Watergate break in
Congress is not allowed to suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus, what is that?
A court order requiring that an accused person be brought to court to determine if there is enough evidence to hold that person for trial
The President Pro Tempore
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of The House
Who is in line for the presidency after the Vice President?
The Speaker of The House