Essay About Citizen Of The United States And House Of Representatives.Section

Article one of the Constitution
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Tina H Kemp                                                                        Kemp 1Daniel A Dolewski J.D.U.S. Government I01/27/2015Section 1: All legislative powers granted shall be in Congress which consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.Section 2: Made rules for the House of RepresentativesElections for each position will be held every two years.Representatives must be at least 25 years old and a citizen of the United States for at least seven years and cannot live in the state in which he will be chosen (when elected).Representation is based on population as determined every ten years.If a vacancy came up the executive authority of that state would call an election to fill the vacancy.The House of Representatives will choose its officers and speaker.The House of Representatives has full power of impeachment.Free persons were counted as whole numbers, the ones that were slaves were counted as 3/5 of a person for apportionment purposes. Section 3: made rules for the United States SenateTwo senators are elected by each states legislative body. Senators serve 6-year terms,  divided into three classes… first class would be open in 2 years……second class would be open in 4 years and third class to be open in 6 years, leaving 1/3 of open every 2 yearsSenators must be at least thirty years old and a citizen of the United States for nine years and cannot live in the state for which he was chosen (when elected).The Vice President will be over the Senate but does not have a vote unless there is a tie.The Senate chooses its officers and a president to fill in for an absent vice president. Kemp 2The Senate tries all impeachments.If the president of the US is tried the chief justice must be present. No one will be convicted without at least 2/3 of the members present.Section 4: made the procedures for holding elections and meetings for senators and representativesBe chosen by the legislature of each stateCongress to meet at least once a year Section 5: membership rulesEach congressional house is responsible for counting the votesEncourage the attendance of absent membersMaking the rules of its proceedingsPunishing its membersDismissing its members with a 2/3 vote. A majority of members makes up a quorum and is required for    conducting business.Each house must keep a journal of its proceedings. Neither house can meet for more than three days without permission from the otherSection 6: rules for the pay and protection for congressmenCongressmen shall be paid from the United States They cannot be arrested while attending a session of congress or while traveling to and from a meeting (except for treason, felony, and breach of peace). Individuals cannot hold an official position in the executive branch while serving as a senator or representative.Section 7: explains the bill process All bills intended to raise money must come from the House of Representatives.All bills have to receive the majority of votes before being given to the president. Kemp 3The president has the power to sign the bill into law or veto it (reject) Congress can cancel the veto with a 2/3 majority in each house. The president has 10 days to sign the bill into law or veto it. If he does not sign the bill it will be the same as approving.Section 8: Established the powers of CongressCongress can:Lay and collect taxesBorrow money on behalf of the USRegulate commerce with foreign nations, among several states and with Indian tribesEstablish a uniform rule of naturalization and uniform laws on bankruptcies throughout the USCoin money…regulate the value….provide punishment for counterfeitingEstablish post offices and roadsPromote  the progress of science and artPunish piraciesDeclare warRaise an army or navyMake rules for the governmentSection 9: limits the power of CongressThe importation of slaves cannot be outlawed before 1808They cannot pass a law that allows the arrest of citizens without justificationThey cannot pass laws that will punish citizens for breaking laws that were not in effect at the time they were brokenThey cannot tax state exportsKemp 4They cannot give preference to one state over anotherThey cannot grant any titles of nobilityThey cannot withdraw money from the Unites States Treasury without following the correct channels for doing soSection 10: limits the power of the statesStates cannot make any treaty, alliance, or confederation Coin its own moneyWithout consent of congress cannot impose duties on imports or exports except when absolutely necessaryAll laws shall have control of congressCannot engage in warCannot enter into an agreement with another state or with a forgien power