Question

1. vice president q shows up at the impeachment trial of president c and wants to be the presiding official. will the constitution allow it?
2. the house of representatives wanted to convict federal judge x for high crimes and misdemeanors and voted 3/4 of the members to do so. were they correct? why?
3. congress wants to assemble annually on the first monday of december. can they do so? why?
4. senators and representatives receive their paychecks from the treasury of the states they represent. true or false. why?
5. congressman b call the president “a backward, gay - loving, coward” on the floor of congress on wednesday. will he be punished? why?
6. congressman g from utah is a polygamist. the house of representatives refuses to admit him as a member. can they do this? why?
7. congressman m states that “congress is the most important and powerful branch of government.” support him using the constitution as your basis.
8. alaska wants to petition congress to add two more representatives in the house because of their new found oil reserves. are they wasting their time? why?
9. a group of senators ask that this year the congress should adjourn early and assemble in maui. can they do it? why?
10. senator y is appointed by president p to serve as secretary of state. senator y wants to also continue to serve as his state’s u.s. senator. can he do it? why?

Explanation:

1. The Constitution states that the Chief - Justice of the Supreme Court presides over a presidential impeachment trial, not the Vice - President.
2. The House of Representatives impeaches, but the Senate tries and convicts. A 2/3 vote in the Senate is required for conviction, not in the House.
3. The Constitution originally set the first Monday in December for Congress to assemble, but the 20th Amendment changed it to January 3rd, unless they set a different day by law.
4. Senators and Representatives are paid from the U.S. Treasury, not from the states they represent.
5. Congressmen have certain speech - and - debate privileges, but making slanderous or defamatory statements may still have consequences depending on the context and applicable laws.
6. The House of Representatives has the power to judge the qualifications of its members. Polygamy may be considered in determining fitness for office.
7. Congress has legislative power, the power of the purse, and can override presidential vetoes, among other powers, which can be seen as important in the government structure.
8. Representation in the House is based on population, not on natural resources like oil reserves.
9. Congress decides on its own adjournment and place of meeting, but must follow the Constitution and relevant laws. Changing the meeting place to a non - official location like Maui may not be allowed.
10. The Constitution prohibits a person from holding two incompatible offices simultaneously. Serving as a Senator and Secretary of State is an incompatible dual - office situation.

Answer:

1. No. The Chief - Justice of the Supreme Court presides over a presidential impeachment trial.
2. No. The House impeaches, the Senate tries and convicts with a 2/3 vote in the Senate.
3. It depends. Originally set as first Monday in December, but changed to January 3rd by 20th Amendment unless otherwise set by law.
4. False. They are paid from the U.S. Treasury.
5. It depends on context and laws. Speech - and - debate privileges exist but slander may have consequences.
6. Yes. The House can judge member qualifications.
7. Congress has legislative, power - of - the - purse, and veto - override powers among others.
8. Yes. Representation in the House is based on population.
9. No. Must follow Constitution and relevant laws for adjournment and meeting place.
10. No. The Constitution prohibits holding two incompatible offices simultaneously.