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,Virginia Plan Compromise written to favor larger states where representation would be based on
population
The United States is a republic... that is made of 50 sates, 14 independent territories, islands, one federal district and 15
departments. It was founded July 4th, 1776.
New Jersey Plan favored a large centralized government where each state would receive equal
representation (one vote).
Great Compromise (Sherman Compromise AKA Connecticut agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention
Compromise) regarding representation. Later led to Article 5 of the Constitution
Three-fifths Compromise slaves counted as 3/5 of a person for state population purposes. Consensus was reached
during Connecticut Compromise (Great Compromise).
Articles of Confederation First Constitution of the U.S., limited Central government's power requiring 13 state's
approval to make decisions/changes. Replaced by the Constitution
John Locke father of liberalism; political theorist and philosopher; anti-slavery; wrote many books-
guides on issues
Legislative Branch is bicameral (the House of Representatives and the Senate)
House of representatives 435 seats, each seat represents a district in the US (proportion of representatives per
state is based on the state's population, smallest number of representatives a state can
have is 1)
representatives serve two years per term, there is no limit to how many times a
representative can be reelected (must be 25+ yo, U.S. citizens for minimum of 7 years,
show residence in state they are running for)
There are also 6 members who do not vote (5 delegates from American Samoa, D.C., the
Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam, and one
Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico)
- the bills for revenue come from here. All legislation must have the consent of both
chambers and receive the president's signature before it can become law.
- president can veto the bill, if this happens only 2/3 majority vote of both chambers can
make the bill law if the president refuses to sign
- vote for the impeachment of a president
, the senate two senators from every state (100), a term is six years, almost every two years, about a
third of the senate is up for election
- approve or consent to the president's appointments including federal judges,
secretaries of departments, ambassadors and military and naval officers
- vote again for the removal or retainment of the president
3 presidents have been impeached Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump (senate did not vote to impeach any of them)
Joe Biden 46th president
- commander in chief of the armed forces
- ceremonial head (head of state)
- chief executive (head of government)
- can make diplomatic negotiations and sign treaties (2/3 of Senate must approve before
they are signed)
- can pardon federal offenders of everything except impeachment (absolute or
conditional pardon)
- if charged with bribery, high crimes, or misdemeanors, 2/3 majority of both houses is
required for impeachment
- can adjourn congress if both houses fail to decide an adjourn date
- power to convene the House of Representatives and the Senate when there is an
extraordinary occasion, such as war, nominations and emergency legislation
Kamala Harris 49th vice president
- article I, Section III, clause IV-V, they are president of the senate (non-elected senate
member and can cast a vote when there is a tie)
the Cabinet heads of 15 departments who the president chooses and is then sent to the Senate for
approval
District of Colombia Since May26, 1961, D.C. has been eligible for participating in elections, however the
constitution provides them with limited representation. It is represented in congress by a
non-voting delegate and is subject to taxes
Puerto Rico only federal employees in Puerto Rico pay federal income taxes on income generated in
Puerto Rico, other Puerto ricans do not pay this tax (they pay everything else) they are
represented in congress by a resident commissioner who is a non-voting delegate.
Governor the highest elected official in the state
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,Virginia Plan Compromise written to favor larger states where representation would be based on
population
The United States is a republic... that is made of 50 sates, 14 independent territories, islands, one federal district and 15
departments. It was founded July 4th, 1776.
New Jersey Plan favored a large centralized government where each state would receive equal
representation (one vote).
Great Compromise (Sherman Compromise AKA Connecticut agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention
Compromise) regarding representation. Later led to Article 5 of the Constitution
Three-fifths Compromise slaves counted as 3/5 of a person for state population purposes. Consensus was reached
during Connecticut Compromise (Great Compromise).
Articles of Confederation First Constitution of the U.S., limited Central government's power requiring 13 state's
approval to make decisions/changes. Replaced by the Constitution
John Locke father of liberalism; political theorist and philosopher; anti-slavery; wrote many books-
guides on issues
Legislative Branch is bicameral (the House of Representatives and the Senate)
House of representatives 435 seats, each seat represents a district in the US (proportion of representatives per
state is based on the state's population, smallest number of representatives a state can
have is 1)
representatives serve two years per term, there is no limit to how many times a
representative can be reelected (must be 25+ yo, U.S. citizens for minimum of 7 years,
show residence in state they are running for)
There are also 6 members who do not vote (5 delegates from American Samoa, D.C., the
Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam, and one
Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico)
- the bills for revenue come from here. All legislation must have the consent of both
chambers and receive the president's signature before it can become law.
- president can veto the bill, if this happens only 2/3 majority vote of both chambers can
make the bill law if the president refuses to sign
- vote for the impeachment of a president
, the senate two senators from every state (100), a term is six years, almost every two years, about a
third of the senate is up for election
- approve or consent to the president's appointments including federal judges,
secretaries of departments, ambassadors and military and naval officers
- vote again for the removal or retainment of the president
3 presidents have been impeached Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump (senate did not vote to impeach any of them)
Joe Biden 46th president
- commander in chief of the armed forces
- ceremonial head (head of state)
- chief executive (head of government)
- can make diplomatic negotiations and sign treaties (2/3 of Senate must approve before
they are signed)
- can pardon federal offenders of everything except impeachment (absolute or
conditional pardon)
- if charged with bribery, high crimes, or misdemeanors, 2/3 majority of both houses is
required for impeachment
- can adjourn congress if both houses fail to decide an adjourn date
- power to convene the House of Representatives and the Senate when there is an
extraordinary occasion, such as war, nominations and emergency legislation
Kamala Harris 49th vice president
- article I, Section III, clause IV-V, they are president of the senate (non-elected senate
member and can cast a vote when there is a tie)
the Cabinet heads of 15 departments who the president chooses and is then sent to the Senate for
approval
District of Colombia Since May26, 1961, D.C. has been eligible for participating in elections, however the
constitution provides them with limited representation. It is represented in congress by a
non-voting delegate and is subject to taxes
Puerto Rico only federal employees in Puerto Rico pay federal income taxes on income generated in
Puerto Rico, other Puerto ricans do not pay this tax (they pay everything else) they are
represented in congress by a resident commissioner who is a non-voting delegate.
Governor the highest elected official in the state
