1. U.S. Constitution
Article I

2. 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

3. Article I
Defines the power and limits of the legislative branch

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. Assignment

16. 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