POL SCI 40 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: United States Constitution, Enumerated Powers, Parliamentary Procedure
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Section 1 - ( vesting clause ) congress has the power to make laws, and consists of. Section 2 - describe the house of representatives. Elections for members of the house of representatives every second year (voted in by the people) Requirements for serving in house: at least 25 years old, citizen for at least 7 years, need to live in state one is representing in congress. Representation in the house is proportioned on basis of population. A census should be taken every 10 years to count the population in each state, in order to ensure that the state"s representation in congress remain proportional. If a congressional vacancy occurs, the state"s governor should call a special election to fill the vacancy. House of representatives has the power to choose its own leaders. House has the power to impeach executive and judicial officers deemed unfit for office. Section 3 - explains how the senate should be.
