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Understanding the Role and Structure of Congress in the United States

This article explores the fundamental functions and organizational aspects of the U.S. Congress. It details the responsibilities of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, including the duration of terms, qualifications for membership, and the powers vested in each chamber. Key topics include impeachment procedures, the President of the Senate, and the implications of the Necessary and Proper Clause. It highlights the significance of expressed, implied, and non-legislative powers as outlined in Article I of the Constitution, providing a concise overview of how Congress operates within the U.S. government.

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Understanding the Role and Structure of Congress in the United States

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  1. Article I

  2. What is the job of Congress?

  3. To make laws

  4. How many years does a member of the House of Representatives serve?

  5. two

  6. What are three qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?

  7. 25 years old • 7 years US citizen • Live in state they represent

  8. What is the number of representatives in a state based on?

  9. population

  10. What is the title of the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?

  11. Speaker of the House

  12. What is the sole power of the House of Representatives?

  13. impeachment

  14. What is the total number of members in the Senate?

  15. 100

  16. What is the term of the Senate?

  17. Six years

  18. Name three qualifications to be a member of the Senate.

  19. 30 years old • 9 years citizen of US • Live in state they represent

  20. What is the title of the vice-president when he serves as leader of the Senate?

  21. President of the Senate

  22. In the absence of the VP who takes over in the Senate?

  23. President pro tempore

  24. What is the sole power belonging to the Senate?

  25. To try all impeachments

  26. Who presides over the trial?

  27. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

  28. Explain the necessary & proper clause (elastic clause).

  29. It makes laws so Congress can carry out its duties.

  30. What powers of the powers given to Congress in Article I of the Constitution?

  31. Expressed powers

  32. What powers give Congress the authority to make laws necessary for executing the powers of the Constitution?

  33. Implied powers

  34. What powers of Congress include the authority to conduct a census and impeach members of the executive and judicial branches?

  35. Non-legislative Powers

  36. The End 

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