Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
4 things we learned
1. Congress
2. Regulating Trade
3. Difference between direct and indirect taxes
4. Something dealing with marriage
2. Regulating Trade
3. Difference between direct and indirect taxes
4. Something dealing with marriage
BR- 1/30/14
1. I don't think that would happen here.
2. I think it would be weird to live in a place where there is no snow or where people are not used to snow.
3. I think this story is shocking.
2. I think it would be weird to live in a place where there is no snow or where people are not used to snow.
3. I think this story is shocking.
Friday, January 17, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
The Senate
The Senate
The Upper House of Congress
Intended to not be bound totally by popular opinion
Represent entire state
A continuous body: never a time when all seats are up for election at once.
Term Length: 6 years
Term Limit: no
14 of which were during the Civil War
The Upper House of Congress
Intended to not be bound totally by popular opinion
Represent entire state
A continuous body: never a time when all seats are up for election at once.
Term Length: 6 years
Term Limit: no
Originally elected by state legislature
17 Amendment changed procedures to election by voters.
Before this amendment the Senate was nicknamed the Millionaires Club due too the purchasing of seats.
Only one senator for each state is elected at any given election
Exceptions death and retirement
Formal
- 30 years old
- state residence
- citizen of the US for 9 years
Informal
- money
Other Senators can exclude a member with a majority vote
This has been done on 3 occasions
Senators have the power to punish their colleagues for disorderly conduct
With a 2/3 vote the senate can expel one of its members
This has been done 15 times
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
BR- 1/10/14
1. Yes, I think that the fans and athletes will be save.
2. With the security forces, yes it would.
2. With the security forces, yes it would.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
BR- 1/9/14
1. Her parents should have the right to decide.
2. Personally, I would probably act how her parents acted.
2. Personally, I would probably act how her parents acted.
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