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What three ways a congressman can be arrested while congress is in session?
A Congressman can be arrested for any crime he commits. The only immunity a Congressman has is freedom from arrest inside Congress or going to or coming from Congess if it is in session for charges other than treason, felony or breach of piece. So if there is a warrant out for his arrest he can stay in Congress while it is in session and be free from arrest. But the moment Congress adjourns he is fair game.
Which is higher position congressman or governor?
Governor is typically a higher position than congressman. Governors are the chief executive of a state, while congressmen serve at a federal level in the legislative branch.
What is the name for the US House of Representatives and the Senate?
The Congress. Similarly, the collective name for the Senators and the Representatives is "Members of Congress."
What power do a congressman?
No! They are both "local" elected officials but the governor is voted by the voters of the whole province whereas the congressman is only voted by the people in his district. If you don't already know, there are several districts that compose a whole province and thus the governor is the head of the state/province whereas a congressman, albeit he is a lawmaker, heads only a portion of the province which is called the district
Is a senator higher than a congressman?
In countries that use congress (instead of parliament), there are two houses (lower house of representative and upper house of senate) in which members of congress are divided into. However, the term congressman is used to describe the members of lower house of representative. House of representative represents the state (where each state may have at least one representative - some have one representative for each district) while senator represents the country (with 2 senators from each state). But congressman do have power to pass legislation that affects the entire country although it must pass through senate and the president. For the US, the powers of house of representatives and house of senate is described in Article One of United States Constitution. The senate and the house of representative have different powers.
Could a member of congress be appointed by the president to serve as a cabinet member and keep his job in congress to?
No, a member of Congress cannot serve simultaneously as a cabinet member. The Constitution prohibits members from holding any other office in the executive branch while serving in Congress. If a member is appointed to a cabinet position, they would need to resign from their congressional post.
Is a us congressman's salary lifetime even if not reelected?
If a senator serves one term they get that salary for the rest of their life and if a congressman serves 2 terms they get that salary for the rest of their life/and by the way the also get free health care for life also
What president served in the house of representatives from 1831 - 1848 making him the only president to hold office in the house after his presidential term expired?
John Quincy Adams is the one who did that.
Which is higher a senator or a congressman?
In the United States, both senators and congressmen are federal legislators, but senators hold a higher position. Senators serve in the Senate, which is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, while congressmen serve in the House of Representatives, the lower house. Senators represent an entire state, while congressmen represent specific congressional districts within a state.
Can congress be arrested for serious crimes while Congress if you session?
While Congress is in session why can't they get arrested easily
How long is the term of a US congressman?
Two years is the length of a term in the US House of Representatives . There are no restrictions on how many times a representative can be re-elected.( The words "Congressman", "Congresswoman" and "congressmen" are often used to describe only members of the house, but be sure to know that the US Congress includes the Senate as well as the House of Representatives. The senators are also Congressmen, in a way, and they serve six-year terms with 1/3 of the terms expiring every two years. Elections for the House and Senate are held on the same day in November every two years. )
What is a member of congress forbidden to hold while in congress?
While in Congress, members are forbidden from holding any civil office under the authority of the United States which was created or the emoluments of that office were increased during the time the person was in Congress and no person holding any office under the United States shall be a member of either House during his continuance in office. In plain language, a member of Congress cannot hold any other office within the other two branches of government nor can an employee of one of the other branches of government become a Congressman and stay employed in those other branches.
