What information does the preamble give for the Constitutions overall purpose?
The preamble serves as an opening to the U.S. Constitution, briefly describing it's overall purpose as to obtain a more stable Union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our property.
What does Article I tell us about the powers, processes, and information of the Legislative Branch of our Federal Government?
Section 1. Legislative Powers will be put into the hands of the US Congress.
Section 2. This section explains that the House of Representatives is chosen every two years and must have the most numerous branch of the State Legislature. Electors must be no less than 25 years of age, and a US citizen for a minimum 7 years. He must also be a habitant of the state he was chosen. Representatives and direct taxes are determined by the states population, aside from Indians not taxed, to be three fifths of all other persons. There must not be more than one representative per 30,000 people, but will have at least one. Should for any reason a vacancy happen midterm, a special election will be held to fill said vacancy. The House of Representatives hold the right to choose their speaker and officers, as well as hold the power to impeach.
Section 3. Every state gets two seats in the senate for a term of 6 years, to be chosen by the State Legislature. Senators must be no less than 30 years of age, a citizen for a minimum of nine years, and a resident of said state. They are divided into three classes. The first class seats go up for election at the end of the second year, the second class seats go up for election at the end of the fourth year, and the third class seat go up for election at the end of the sixth year. This allows that all senator seats will never be up for election at the same time. The Vice President is the President of the Senate, but will only cast a vote in a tied vote. In impeachment trials the Senate will be the judge and jury. Two-thirds of the Senate must vote to impeach for an official to be removed from office. This is the only punishment they can hand down. However, other courts can charge accordingly to the crime committed.
Section. 4 Elections are set up by the States Legislature, but can be over ridden at anytime by Congress, except when choosing Senators. Congress must meet at least once per year, on the first Monday in December.
Section 5. The House is the judge of elections and qualifications of it's members. The majority of the chamber's members must be in attendance to do business. Each House determines it's rules and punishments of the members so long as two-thirds reach an agreement. Chambers of Congress must keep a record of their proceedings, documenting all activity. The House and Senate may not be gone for more than three days without consent from the other.
Section 6. The Senators and Representatives are paid by the Treasury, an amount set by law an can't be punished for what is said while in Congress, with exception of Treason, Felony, or Breach of Peace. Office members may not serve in Congress at the same time and vice versa. Congress members may not resign for another position if he has had a raise within the term.
Section 7. Bills and revenue will start in the House of Representatives, but the Senate can amend said bill. For a bill to become a law, both houses of congress have to pass it and the President of the U.S. must sign off on it. If he doesn't, Congress can veto it with a vote of two-thirds. If the President fails to sign it within 10 days, the bill becomes a law by default.
Section 8. Congress controls all aspects of money, but it must be uniform across the U.S. They can borrow money for Government programs and can regulate international and interstate businesses. Congress regulates minting and the value of money. They define and punish piracies, declare war, and raise and support Armies up to two years. Congress also provides a Navy and controls behavior of Armed Forces.
Section 9. As of the year 1808, international slave trade is barred. Prior to that, a tax not exceeding $10 per person is charged. Habeas Corpus can not be suspended unless during rebellion or invasion and taxes are based on the states population.
Section 10. Only Federal Government can conduct Foreign diplomacy and print money. States can't charge for tariffs on imports from other states or allowed to conduct their own armies or wars.
The preamble serves as an opening to the U.S. Constitution, briefly describing it's overall purpose as to obtain a more stable Union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and to secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our property.
What does Article I tell us about the powers, processes, and information of the Legislative Branch of our Federal Government?
Section 1. Legislative Powers will be put into the hands of the US Congress.
Section 2. This section explains that the House of Representatives is chosen every two years and must have the most numerous branch of the State Legislature. Electors must be no less than 25 years of age, and a US citizen for a minimum 7 years. He must also be a habitant of the state he was chosen. Representatives and direct taxes are determined by the states population, aside from Indians not taxed, to be three fifths of all other persons. There must not be more than one representative per 30,000 people, but will have at least one. Should for any reason a vacancy happen midterm, a special election will be held to fill said vacancy. The House of Representatives hold the right to choose their speaker and officers, as well as hold the power to impeach.
Section 3. Every state gets two seats in the senate for a term of 6 years, to be chosen by the State Legislature. Senators must be no less than 30 years of age, a citizen for a minimum of nine years, and a resident of said state. They are divided into three classes. The first class seats go up for election at the end of the second year, the second class seats go up for election at the end of the fourth year, and the third class seat go up for election at the end of the sixth year. This allows that all senator seats will never be up for election at the same time. The Vice President is the President of the Senate, but will only cast a vote in a tied vote. In impeachment trials the Senate will be the judge and jury. Two-thirds of the Senate must vote to impeach for an official to be removed from office. This is the only punishment they can hand down. However, other courts can charge accordingly to the crime committed.
Section. 4 Elections are set up by the States Legislature, but can be over ridden at anytime by Congress, except when choosing Senators. Congress must meet at least once per year, on the first Monday in December.
Section 5. The House is the judge of elections and qualifications of it's members. The majority of the chamber's members must be in attendance to do business. Each House determines it's rules and punishments of the members so long as two-thirds reach an agreement. Chambers of Congress must keep a record of their proceedings, documenting all activity. The House and Senate may not be gone for more than three days without consent from the other.
Section 6. The Senators and Representatives are paid by the Treasury, an amount set by law an can't be punished for what is said while in Congress, with exception of Treason, Felony, or Breach of Peace. Office members may not serve in Congress at the same time and vice versa. Congress members may not resign for another position if he has had a raise within the term.
Section 7. Bills and revenue will start in the House of Representatives, but the Senate can amend said bill. For a bill to become a law, both houses of congress have to pass it and the President of the U.S. must sign off on it. If he doesn't, Congress can veto it with a vote of two-thirds. If the President fails to sign it within 10 days, the bill becomes a law by default.
Section 8. Congress controls all aspects of money, but it must be uniform across the U.S. They can borrow money for Government programs and can regulate international and interstate businesses. Congress regulates minting and the value of money. They define and punish piracies, declare war, and raise and support Armies up to two years. Congress also provides a Navy and controls behavior of Armed Forces.
Section 9. As of the year 1808, international slave trade is barred. Prior to that, a tax not exceeding $10 per person is charged. Habeas Corpus can not be suspended unless during rebellion or invasion and taxes are based on the states population.
Section 10. Only Federal Government can conduct Foreign diplomacy and print money. States can't charge for tariffs on imports from other states or allowed to conduct their own armies or wars.