Qualifications to be a Member of Congress | Powers Granted to Congress 1 | Powers Granted to Congress 2 | Powers Denied to Congress | N/A |
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 2, Cl. 1
Representatives are elected every 2 years
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 1
Common Defense and General Welfare Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 11
Necessary and Proper Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 9, Cl. 2
Import/Export Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 3, Cl. 6
The Senate has the sole power to try all impeachments
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 3
Commerce Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 7, Cl. 2-3
Presentment Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 9, Cl. 3
Bill of Attainder Laws
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 2, Cl. 3
Apportionment Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 7, Cl. 1
Origination/Revenue Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 11
Power to Declare War / War Powers Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 9, Cl. 1
1808 Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 2, Cl. 5
House of Representatives has the "sole power of Impeachment."
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 1
Taxing and Spending Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 6, Cl. 1
Speech or Debate Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 9, Cl. 3
Ex Post Facto Laws
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 2, Cl. 1
Representatives must be 25 yo, 7 yrs citizen, resident in state
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 8, Cl. 4
Naturalization Clause
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What is Art. 1, Sec. 1
Vesting Clause (Legislative)
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