PSC 2302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Habeas Corpus, Ex Post Facto Law, Enumerated Powers
15 Oct 2015
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12th method of electing president if no electoral vote majority. 16th congress has power to tax incomes. 17th - direct popular election of us senators. Section 9: not in constitution, constitution sets electoral college meeting for 1st wednesday in december so. Committed before the law went into affect: no preferential treatment/no extra restriction to any state = treat all the same with regard to commerce. A bicameral legislature: house of representatives, us senate. Powers of both house and senate: power to legislate both must approve an identical bill. Can override presidential veto by 2/3 vote. A bill for revenue must start in the house, all others can start anywhere else: power to investigate. If vacancy in the office of vp both house and senate must approve a new vp by majority vote: set own rules of operation: but not refuse to allow someone to take office; They cannot stop someone from taking their seat.
