Section 5: Congress must have a minimum number of members in attendance in order to meet, and that it has the authority to fine those who don't show up. Members may be expelled if there is disorderly behavior or if the rules of proceedings are violated. The concurrence of 2/3 majority can expel a member from Congress. A journal of proceedings must be kept to record what goes on and votes that are made. Neither house can adjourn without the direct permission of the other.
Section 6: Members of the Congress will be paid for their services. They will have immunity from arrest and freedom of speech while in office unless they commit treason, which is a felony, or a breach of the peace. While in office, no member of Congress may accept another office or the benefits of another office.
Section 7: All bills having to do with raising revenue must begin in the House of Representatives, but the Senate may add amendments to such bills. Every bill that is passed by both the House and the Senate will be submitted to the President for approval. The President may veto the bill, but if 2/3 of the members of each House pass it again, it then becomes law. Every order, resolution or vote must be...
The power to declare war is stated as is raising money for that war. The "elastic clause" is mentioned, which basically allows Congress the right to pass any law to make sure that any and all of the above may happen.
Section 9: Certain limits are given to Congress. Legal issues like suspension of Habeas Corpus, bills of attainder, and ex-post-facto laws are not allowed. No law give preference to one state over another; and, no money can be taken from the treasury except by law.
Section 10: This section prohibits states from doing certain things such as making their own money or declaring war.
Article II:
Section 1: This is the establishment of the President and the Vice President, setting their terms for four years. The electoral college elects presidents. There is certain minimum requirements set down for each (35 age minimum, natural born citizen). The President will be paid and it won't change while he or she is in office.
