Article I
Legislative Branch
Article I Section ILegislative Branch: Congress = House of Representatives + Senate
Article I Section IIHouse of Representatives
-25 year old age limit
-elected by the people
-members per state = proportional to population.
Article I Section IIISenate = Upper House of Congress
-30 year old age limit
-six year terms
-each state has two senators
-vice president = leader of the senate
Article I Section IVCongressional Elections
-Times, Places, Manner = chosen by state.
Article I Section VPowers and Duties of Congress
Each house may...
-Make its own rules
-Have its own rules and punishments for own members
-Keep a journal of Proceedings
-Not adjourn w/o consent of other branch.
Article I Section VIRights of Congress Members
-Paid salary from U.S. Treasury
-Immunity from arrest or prosecution while traveling to or from Congress
-Cannot hold another office while in Congress.
Article I Section VIILegislative Powers: Bills and Resolutions
-Checks and balances.