The Legislative Branch

All legislative powers are vested in Congress.

Members serve 2-year terms, must be 25+ years old.

Two senators per state serve 6-year terms, must be 30+ years old.

States regulate congressional elections.

Each chamber sets its own rules.

Members are paid from the Treasury.

Revenue bills must originate in the House.

Congress can tax, borrow, regulate commerce, coin money, declare war, and make all "necessary and proper" laws.

Prohibits suspension of habeas corpus, bills of attainder, and ex post facto laws.

States cannot make treaties, coin money, or grant titles of nobility.