Legislative Branch: Art. 1

special powers of house (3)
- choose own speaker and other officers
- impeachment
- initiate revenue bills
special powers of senate (4)
- try impeachment (2/3)
- ratify treaties (2/3)
- confirm presidential appointments
- choose officers and president pro tempore (under vp)
privledges and restraints (3)
- receive compensation for services by treasury
- can't be arrested during sessions (except treason, felony, and breech of peace)
- cant be appointed to other civil office under US

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Legislative Branch: Art. 1

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other powers, etc

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2011-09-28T02:08:15Z