Why is the Article 5 important?

Strauss. Article V of the Constitution says how the Constitution can be amended—that is, how provisions can be added to the text of the Constitution. The Constitution is not easy to amend: only twenty-seven amendments have been added to the Constitution since it was adopted.

What is the purpose of Section 5 of the Constitution?

In Section 5, they grant Congress the power to govern itself. Section 5 consists of four separate clauses, each of which addresses different practical aspects of legislative procedure. The first Clause of Section 5 begins by bestowing on each House the power to “[j]udge” the elections of its own members.

Why was Article V created?

Two of those amendments were rejected, but ten were ratified (the Bill of Rights) soon after the Constitution was adopted. As a result, Article V was created to make it possible for amendments to be adopted to the Constitution.

What are 5 powers of Congress?

Congress has the power to:

• Make laws.
• Declare war.
• Raise and provide public money and oversee its proper expenditure.
• Impeach and try federal officers.
• Approve presidential appointments.
• Approve treaties negotiated by the executive branch.
• Oversight and investigations.

Which process does Article V of the Constitution describes?

Article V describes the process for amending the Constitution. But the Framers intended for the amendment process to be difficult: although the federal government could add amendments, three-fourths of states have to ratify every amendment.

What is the most important right for Filipino citizen?

We have the right to life, liberty, security and property. We have the right to a transparent, credible, competent and impartial justice system, free from influence and corruption, where wrongs are redressed and justice is dispensed fairly, speedily and equitably.

What is the most important power given to Congress?

The most important power Congress has is to make laws, and a bill only becomes a law after it has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. A bill first needs to be introduced, which can only be done by a member of Congress.

What are the three most important powers of Congress?

Make laws. Declare war. Raise and provide public money and oversee its proper expenditure.