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Political Studies
Graduate
02/06/2011

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Term
Where does the federal gain its power from?
Definition
It gains it from the people arther than from the states.
Term
Is the preamble a source of Federal power?
Definition
No; this was ruled on in Jacobson v. Massachusetts in 1905.
Term
What does Article 1, Section 1 state?
Definition
1) There are three branches of govt.
2) Those three branches have separation of powers.
3) The legislature is bicameral.
Term
What do Article I, Section 2, Clauses 1-2 say?
Definition
Qualifications for the House of Representatives:
1) Must be 25.
2) Must have been a citizen for seven years.
3) You must live in the state you ran for election in.
Term
What does Article I, Section 2, Clauses 3
Definition
1) Sets the original number of members in the 1st Congress.
2) Specified 3/5 Compromise.
3) Census every 10 years.
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What do Article I, Section 2, Clauses 4-5 say?
Definition
4: If a member of the house dies or resigns midterm, the governor of the state can call for a special election to fill the vacancy.
5: the House can elect the speaker and can impeach federal officers.
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