Impeachment
Define Impeachment
a charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
Name the 4 functions we went over.
Make laws, Declare war, impeachment, and Controls Taxing/Spending Policies.
How many representatives does Indiana have?
9
Who founded the legislative branch?
Roger Sherman
What is the Congress made of?
The Senate and The House of Representatives
Who should have the sole power to try all impeachments?
The Senate
Who is the bill passed to, to make a law?
The President
how many out of 435 can't vote
6
Why did president Trump, Johnson, and Clinton have a big impact on the legislative branch?
All three presidents were impeached.
What year was the first congress people elected?
1870
Name the three presidents that were impeached.
Trump, Clinton, and Johnson
True or False: Congress is the only body of government that can declare war on another country
True
435
True or False: There were no women in the firsts of congress.
False
True or False: Congress can not override president vetoes.
False
Was Clinton found guilty or non guilty?
non guilty
Why does congress levy taxes?
To provide funding for essential government services.
How many senators are there per state?
2
What impact did Strom Thurmond have on the legislative branch?
He was the longest filibuster
How long did the longest filibuster speak for?
24 hours and 18 minutes
Why was Johnson impeached?
Violated Tenure of Office Act
If a federal official commits a crime who impeaches that official?
The House of Representatives
What is a Legislative Branch that's not in session called
a "break"
Who was Henry Clay?
Served as a Secretary of State and Speaker of the House
When was Article 1 of the Constitution founded?
1781