Article I

What is the job of Congress?

To make laws

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

two

What are three qualifications to be a

member of the House of Representatives?

25 years old7 years US citizenLive in state they

represent

What is the number of representatives in a state

based on?

population

What is the title of the presiding officer

of the House of Representatives?

Speaker of the House

What is the sole power of the House of Representatives?

impeachment

What is the total number of members

in the Senate?

100

What is the term of the Senate?

Six years

Name three qualifications to be

a member of the Senate.

30 years old 9 years citizen of US

Live in state they represent

What is the title of the vice-president when he serves as

leader of the Senate?

President of the Senate

In the absence of the VP who takes

over in the Senate?

President pro tempore

What is the sole power belonging to

the Senate?

To try all impeachments

Who presides over the trial?

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Explain the necessary & proper clause (elastic

clause).

It makes laws so Congress can carry out its duties.

What powers of the powers given to Congress in

Article I of the Constitution?

Expressed powers

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

Implied powers

What powers of Congress include the authority to conduct a census and

impeach members of the executive and judicial

branches?

Non-legislative Powers

The End