GOVT 2107
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
You are not allowed to copy/paste from an online source.
You must type your own answers in the blank provided, otherwise you will receive a 0 for this assignment.
1. Know the general subject of each article (i.e., Article I—Congress, Article II—President, etc.).
a. Article I Establishes the legislative powers of Congress
b. Article II Establishes the executive powers of the president
c. Article III Establishes the judicial powers of the Supreme Court
d. Article IV The establishment of state laws
e. Article V Discusses the process of making amendments to the Constitution
f. Article VI The establishment of the Constitution as the law of the land
g. Article VII The ratification of the Constitution among the states
2. What are the qualifications for a U.S. representative and Senator?
a. Representative
A representative must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least seven years, and when
elected cannot be an inhabitant of the state elected.
b. Senator
A U.S. Senator must be at least 35 years old, a U.S citizen for at least nine years, and when elected cannot be an
inhabitant of the state for which he is elected. Also states that there are to be two senators from each state.
3. How long are their terms? How many times can they be re-elected?
a. Representative – Two years. Unstated in regards to re-election.
b. Senator – Six years. Unstated in regards to re-election.
4. How are vacancies in Congress filled?
a. Representative – Executive appointment by election.
b. Senator – Executive appointment, temporarily until the meeting of the next legislature.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM THE
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
You are not allowed to copy/paste from an online source.
You must type your own answers in the blank provided, otherwise you will receive a 0 for this assignment.
1. Know the general subject of each article (i.e., Article I—Congress, Article II—President, etc.).
a. Article I Establishes the legislative powers of Congress
b. Article II Establishes the executive powers of the president
c. Article III Establishes the judicial powers of the Supreme Court
d. Article IV The establishment of state laws
e. Article V Discusses the process of making amendments to the Constitution
f. Article VI The establishment of the Constitution as the law of the land
g. Article VII The ratification of the Constitution among the states
2. What are the qualifications for a U.S. representative and Senator?
a. Representative
A representative must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of the United States for at least seven years, and when
elected cannot be an inhabitant of the state elected.
b. Senator
A U.S. Senator must be at least 35 years old, a U.S citizen for at least nine years, and when elected cannot be an
inhabitant of the state for which he is elected. Also states that there are to be two senators from each state.
3. How long are their terms? How many times can they be re-elected?
a. Representative – Two years. Unstated in regards to re-election.
b. Senator – Six years. Unstated in regards to re-election.
4. How are vacancies in Congress filled?
a. Representative – Executive appointment by election.
b. Senator – Executive appointment, temporarily until the meeting of the next legislature.
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