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What sets the term lengths of US Senators and Congressmen?
The US Constitution, Article I, Sections 2 and 3, sets the term lengths and qualifications for US Senators and Congressmen. Article I sets the term of office for members of the US House of Representatives at two years (Section 2), and for US Senators at six years (Section 3).
What article pertains to qualifications for becoming us senator?
Article I, Section 3 of the United States Constitution
What are the three qualifications to be a senator?
Article I, Section 3 of the United States Constitution sets three qualifications for U.S. Senators: (1) they must be at least 30 years old; (2) they must have been citizens of the United States for the past 9 years or longer; and (3) they must be inhabitants of the states they seek to represent at the time of their election.
Which article deal with the judicial branch?
Number 3
How many U S Senators are from each state?
There are 2 Senators per state as described in Article 1 Section 3 of the Constitution.
Is the senate discussed in article 1 section 3?
Correct; Article I Section 3 begins: "Section. 3. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State"
What is the citizen requirement for the senate?
Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution sets three qualifications for senators: 1) they must be at least 30 years old, 2) they must have been citizens of the United States for at least the past 9 years, and 3) they must be inhabitants of the states they seek to represent at the time of their election.
How was the election of one third of us senators implemented?
This is Implemented in The United States Constitution Article 1, Section 3.
Who initially elected the senators?
The legislatires of the states rather than the people elected the Senators under Article I, Section 3, Clauses 1 and 2 of the original Constitution. The Seventeenth Amendment changed that to provide that Senators be elected by the direct vote of the people.
What are the qualifications to serve as a senator?
To serve in the United States Senate, the official qualifications to serve are listed in Article I, Section 3 of the Constitution: 1) At least 30 years old 2) citizen of the US for at least nine years 3) must be living in the state you wish to represent during the time of your election
Which states limit the number of terms for US Senators?
None. It is unconstitutional for states to impose term limits on US Senators and Congressmen.In US Term Limits Inc., v. Thornton, (1995) the US Supreme Court held the states couldn't impose term limits on Senators and Congressmen because their qualifications are outlined in the US Constitution. Further, the Seventeenth Amendment (1913) provided for election of US Senators by popular vote, superseding Article I, Section 3, Clauses 1 and 2, that allowed election of Senators by state legislatures, and transferring this power to the people.Case Citation:US Term Limits Inc., v. Thornton, 514 U.S. 779 (1995)
Why are US Senate term limits unconstitutional?
In US Term Limits Inc., v. Thornton, (1995) the US Supreme Court held the states couldn't impose term limits on Senators and Congressmen because their qualifications are outlined in the US Constitution. Further, the Seventeenth Amendment (1913) provided for election of US Senators by popular vote, superseding Article I, Section 3, Clauses 1 and 2, that allowed election of Senators by state legislatures, and transferring this power to the people.Case Citation:US Term Limits Inc., v. Thornton, 514 U.S. 779 (1995)
