1. Article I: The Legislative Branch.
Unit 2: Making of the Constitution.

2. Congressional Qualifications
The House of Representatives
Must be 25 years old.
Must be a US Citizen for 7 years.
Must live in the state.
Serve a term of 2 years.
The Senate
Must be 30 years old
Must be a US citizen for 9 years.
6 year terms.
Scott Garret (2003)
Corey Booker (2013)
Robert Mendez (2006)

3. Congress The Senate 100 Members Two votes for each state
The House of Representatives
100 Members Two votes for each state
435 Members Determined by the Census

4. Enumerated Powers Enumerated Powers- Congress’s SPECIFIC powers.
Tax
Borrow money
Counterfeiting punishment
Declare War
**Elastic Clause**
Make any laws necessary in order to carry out listed powers.
“Implied” Powers

5. No…I want to do that! Can introduce bills. Can introduce bills.
Powers of the SENATE
Powers of the HOUSE OF representatives
Can introduce bills.
Can approve/reject treaties.
Can confirm presidential nominations.
Cabinet
Judges
Vice President
Can introduce bills.
Can introduce bills concerning government spending.
Why the House and Not the Senate?

6. Powers Denied To Congress
Ex Post Facto: You can not be guilty of something before it was made illegal.
Bill of Attainder: No act shall be passed that declare you guilty with out a trial.
Habeas Corpus: Suspend Habeas Corpus. Prevents unlawful imprisonment.

7. Law Craft

8. Things to Think About
What was your goal in your own house of Congress, before the compromise process>
Why do you think the compromise process involves adding so many amendments
Was it difficult to stick with your chose value? Did you have to add an amendment that did not support your value?
What do you think could happn if there was no comrpomise process? No veto Power