POL 313 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Natural-Born-Citizen Clause, Habeas Corpus, Term Of Office
8 Dec 2016
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Federalism system of government that divides power between state and national governments. Check and balances ways each branch can check and balance power of other two branches. Concurrent powers powers shared by both the federal and state governments. Qualifications = 25 years old, 7 years citizen of united states, live in state you represent. Qualifications = 30 years old, 9 years citizen of united states, live in state you represent. Officer = president of the senate (vice-president of united states) President pro tempore takes over is vp is absent. Used to be elected by state legislatures now elected by people. **** cannot be arrested for petty crimes going to and from congress. ****filibuster expanding length of debate so bill dies on floor. Cannot take away habeas corpus - you have the right to test the legality of your detention - judge is not concerned with guilt or innocence. No ex post facto laws made after the fact.
