Structure and Powers of Congress

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  1. 4. This is the structure of our Congress which divides it into a House and Senate
  2. 5. Its powers are described in Article 1 of the Constitution
  3. 8. The process of bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing
  4. 10. Term length in years for a senator
  5. 11. Must be 30 years old and a US citizen for 9 years
  6. 13. Section in Article 1 that describes limits to the power of the legislature
  7. 16. Responsible for replacing their state senator or representative if the office becomes vacant before the term ends
  8. 18. The term length in years for representatives
  9. 19. The powers necessary and proper to execute those not explicitly defined in the Constitution
  10. 20. Salary, fee or profit received as compensation for service while holding office
  11. 21. Type of bill used to provide additional funds to a government agency or program
  12. 23. To delay or block action in Congress by talking non-stop
  13. 25. Has the sole power to try impeachments
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  1. 1. The session after an election and before a new congress convenes
  2. 2. This committee type is permanent
  3. 3. Must be 25 Years old and a US citizen for 7 years
  4. 6. This section describes the process for bills and passing laws
  5. 7. Powers specifically given to Congress by Article 1 of the Constitution
  6. 9. The party with the most members that controls the House or Senate
  7. 11. Has the sole power to impeach
  8. 12. This committee type selects members for all other committees
  9. 14. The minimum number of members required to be present in order to do the business of Congress
  10. 15. Form of political corruption in which funds are misdirected
  11. 17. All bills for this must originate in the House of Representatives
  12. 22. These smaller groups make it easier to complete the work of Congress.
  13. 24. This section lays out Congress' powers to regulate commerce and declare war