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=={{#tip-text: Preamble|the opening paragraph of the Constitution which states its general purposes and source of power as the people}}== | =={{#tip-text: Preamble|the opening paragraph of the Constitution which states its general purposes and source of power as the people}}== | ||
{{#tip-text: We the People of the United States| | '''{{#tip-text: We the People of the United States| | ||
* = declaration of self-government | * = declaration of self-government | ||
* the statement is important for the assertion that the ultimate authority of the nation belongs to the people and not the states or the new government itself}}''', '''{{#tip-text: in Order to form a more perfect Union| | * the statement is important for the assertion that the ultimate authority of the nation belongs to the people and not the states or the new government itself}}''', '''{{#tip-text: in Order to form a more perfect Union| | ||
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* the President may "call" a "special session" of Congress | * the President may "call" a "special session" of Congress | ||
* however, the Constitution requires that Congress meet at least once every year | * however, the Constitution requires that Congress meet at least once every year | ||
** = protection against abuse by a majority or a President who might keep Congress from meeting for some political advantage}}''', and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day. | ** = protection against abuse by a majority or a President who might keep Congress from meeting for some political advantage}}''', and such Meeting shall be on the '''{{#tip-text: first Monday in December, unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day|The 20th amendment set the beginning date of each Congress at the 3rd day of January (unless set differently by law), changing the dates set the original constitution and by the 12th amendment.}}'''. | ||
=== Section 5.=== Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns, and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide. | === Section 5.=== | ||
Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns, and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide. | |||
Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings, punish its Members for disorderly Behaviour, and, with the '''{{#tip-text:Concurrence of two thirds|'''super-majority''' | Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings, punish its Members for disorderly Behaviour, and, with the '''{{#tip-text:Concurrence of two thirds|'''super-majority''' | ||