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Article 1 of the Constitution

Article 1 of the Constitution. The Legislature. I. The House of Representatives. Elections every 2 years, no term limit Qualifications are 25 yrs old, US citizen for 7 yrs, resident of the State elected for One Representative for every ________# of people. II. Senate.

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Article 1 of the Constitution

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  1. Article 1 of the Constitution The Legislature

  2. I. The House of Representatives • Elections every 2 years, no term limit • Qualifications are 25 yrs old, US citizen for 7 yrs, resident of the State elected for • One Representative for every ________# of people

  3. II. Senate • Two from each State with six year term limit • 1/3 is chosen every 2 years • - • Qualifications are 30 years old, 9 yrs citizen, resident of the State elected for • Vice Pres. of US is President of Senate • Impeachment Trials • -

  4. III. Sections 4,5,6 • Congress meets at least once a year • Each house determines its rules and procedures • Filibustering • - • $136,700 for Representatives and Senators Annually

  5. IV. Section 7 • Tax Bills • Representatives are responsible for bills raising revenue • Through the lawmaking process a bill becomes a law • The president signs or vetoes a bills presented • 2/3 majority of congress can overthrow a Presidential veto

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