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Constitution

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ARTICLE 1 SECTION 1

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Legislative power and congress is the law making body and is composed of 2 houses: Senate and House of Representatives

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ARTICLE 2 SECTION 2

  • Have to be atleast 25 years old
  • USA citizen for 7 years
  • Resident of state he or she is representing

ARTICLE 2 SECTION 3

  • Number of representatives is based on population counted every ten years
  • 3/4 of all other person's is referred to slaves and the 3/4 compromise

ARTICLE 3 SECTION 1

  • Each State has 2 senators. Each must serve for 6 years and have one vote.
  • Not elected by the people but by the states legislature

ARTICLE 3 SECTION 4

  • The Vice President presides over the senate, but may vote only to break a tie.

ARTICLE 4 SECTION 2

  • Congress assembles at least once in every year on Monday in December, unless they by law choose another day.