U. S. CONSTITUTION: SUMMARY

ARTICLE ONE; THE LEGISLATIVE MAKE-UP OF THE GOVERNMENT

The functions of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Establishes requirements for Representatives, in terms of citizenship, age, and frequency of elections (every two years).

Sets standards for apportionment of the number of Representatives per state, according to the state's population, with each state having at least one Representative.

Establishes the make-up of the Senate, in age, length of office and the fixed number of two senators from each state.

Duties and compensation for the two Houses of Congress

Duties for the Senate include impeachment and approval of any and all foreign treaties

The House originates any and all revenue legislation (such as taxation and approval of all government spending)

Both Houses elect their own officers: the Vice President acting as President of the Senate, and the House electing its leader, namely, Speaker of the House.

This Article provides the overall legal superiority of the national Congre

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