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It contains the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What powers make up the United States' Congress?
100
The Senate consists of 2 members from each state chosen by that state.
What does the Senate consist of?
100
2/3 of the House or Senate must agree.
How many votes does it take to expunge a member of the House or Senate?
100
2/3 of the House must agree to pass a bill.
What fraction of the votes must agree for the House to pass a bill?
100
Congress may not punish people without a trial, tax articles exported from any state, or spend money from the Treasury for inappropriate property prohibited by law
What are some limits that Congress has?
200
Representatives cannot be younger than 25 years old, be a U.S. Citizen for at least 7 years, and must live in the state in which they are chosen in.
What are the requirements to become a representatives?
200
Senators must be at least 30 years of age, have been a U.S. citizen for the last 9 years, and must live in the state they are representing.
What are the requirements for someone to become a Senator?
200
The Senate as a whole will vote on which candidate gets the seat with the Senate.
Who will resolve a dispute over who takes a seat within the Senate?
200
The President must approve the bill after the House or Senate have passed it for it to be ratified.
Who must approve a bill after the House or Senate passed it?
200
No, Congress may not prohibit the migration or importation of anyone to the United States though it may impose a tax on the importation of persons.
Is Congress allowed to prohibit the migration or importation of anyone to the United States?
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Every second year by the people of the U.S.
How often are represtatives reelected?
300
The Vice President is the President of the Senate; he only votes when a tie-breaker is needed.
What is the role of the Vice President of the United States within the Senate?
300
The House and the Senate make up the qualifications for their members.
Who makes up the qualifications for the members of the House and Senate?
300
The House will reevaluate the bill if the President doesn't accept it.
Who must reexamine a bill if the President doesnt approve of it?
300
States may not form an alliance with another state or foreign power or engage in war unless directly threatened.
What restrictions are placed on states?
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The House of Representatives is based on the population size of the state.
How is the number of seats within the House determined?
400
Congress will assemble at least once a year starting in December
How often will Congress assemble?
400
Arrest and Freedom of Speech unless a member commits a crime
What do members of the Senate have immunity from
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To impose taxes to pay for general welfare, to regulate commerce with foreign nations, to create a court system below the Supreme Court, and to make rules to govern and regulate the army and navy.
What are a few of the Powers of Congress?
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States can't form treaties or alliances, commission privateers, coin money, borrow money, allow paper money to be used for payment of debts, pass laws that punish people without trial, pass ex post facto laws, pass laws that undermine contracts, nor grant any title of nobility.
What are some limitations of the State?
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The members of the house will choose their speakers and they have the power to impeach
What are speakers for the house chosen and who has the power to impeach?
500
State legislatures decide how and when Senators will be elected.
Who decides when and how Senators will be elected?
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No Congress members may not accept another office or its benefits.
While in office are Congress memebers allowed to accept another office or its benefits?
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Yes, Congress has the power to declare war, commission privateers, and make rules about captures of prizes on land and sea.
Is Congress allowed to declare war?
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No they may not impose duties on imports or exports.
Can states impose duties on imports and exports?