U.S. Constitution Article I

Objectives What branch is established in Article I What are the qualifications to become a US Representative What are the qualifications to become a US Senator What are the terms of both Representatives and Senators What is the official record of Congress called What are the 2 types of power given to congress

Article I Defines the power and limits of the legislative branch

Article 1, Section 1 Congress consist of 2 houses House of Representatives Senate

Article 1, Section 2 House of Representatives Members elected every 2 years Qualifications Be 25 years old Citizen for 7 years Reside in the state they represent Representation is based on population Vacancies filled by special elections Have a Speaker and Power to Impeach

Article 1, Section 3 Senate Members elected every 6 years 1/3 of Senate is elected every 2 years Qualifications Be 30 years old Citizen for 9 years Reside in the state they represent Vacancies filled by special elections Vice President presides over senate Tries Impeachment proceedings

Article 1, Section 4 Elections are determined by the state but can be overruled by Congress Shall assemble once a year First Monday in Dec Changed to January 3rd

Article 1, Section 5 Organization and Rules of Procedure Each house sets its own rules Keep a complete official record of everything said on the floor (Congressional Record) Adjournment If more than 3 days, requires other house approval

Article 1, Section 6 Privileges and Restrictions Paid by the Treasury dept. Can not be sued or prosecuted for things said in congress Can not be arrested while congress is in session Can not pass laws that will benefit them personally.

Article 1, Section 7 Passing Laws All tax law must originate in the House of Representatives Procedure to pass a law Requires law to be passed as bills

Article 1, Section 8 Powers Courts Revenue Piracy Borrowing Commerce Naturalization and Bankruptcy Currency Counterfeiting Post Office Copyrights and Patents Courts Piracy Declare War Army Navy Rules for Armed Forces Militia National Guard Nation’s Capital Elastic Clause

Article 1, Section 9 (1 of 2) Could not ban slave trade before 1808 Writ of Habeas Corpus Must show cause for holding someone Bills of Attainder Ex Post Facto law Direct taxes--Income Tax No tax on interstate goods

Article 1, Section 9 (2 of 2) Congress cannot favor one state over the other President expenditures must have the permission of Congress Title of Nobility are not allowed

Discussion What is the most important section in Article I and defend your position

Assignment

What You Have Learned What branch is established in Article I What are the qualifications to become a US Representative What are the qualifications to become a US Senator What are the terms of both Representatives and Senators What is the official record of Congress called What are the 2 types of power given to congress