PS 3150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Enumerated Powers, Implied Powers, False Arrest
8 Dec 2016
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Legislative branch: outlined in article i of the constitution. Longest, most explicit portion of the document: seen by framers as perhaps the most important branch. However, executive and judicial branches have greatly expanded their powers over the years: bicameral: two house body. 2 senators per state; 100 total (equal representation) At least 1 representative per state; 435 total (population-based representation: total set by law and cannot increase unless the law changes. Different qualifications for senators and representatives: page 107 in textbook, issue: term-limits. Senators elected to 6 year terms; representatives elected to 2 year terms; but number of terms is unlimited. Issue routinely surfaces, but it is usually defeated. Pros: provide fresh representation to prevent bad politicians from enduring. Cons: no term limits provides experience and knowledge of the process to cultivate relationships, issue: speech and debate clause. Provides immunity from prosecution for what goes on during legislative activity . Historically rooted in parliament being harassed/intimidated by the crown: history:
