Suppose he dies before the end of his term?
#LEG52
Another is chosen in his stead, for the remainder of that term. This process varies between state legislatures and also for the federal house.
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- #LEG54May a person be chosen who has just come into the United States, and who is a subject of some other country (that means, who is bound to obey the laws of some other country)? (Congress and Representation)No. Any person, to be chosen a Member of our House of Representatives, must either have been born in the United States, or must have been a naturalized citizen for seven years before he is eligible.
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- #LEG51When the two years have expired, may he be chosen again? (Congress and Representation)Yes.
- #LEG49Suppose a dispute should arise concerning an election, and one person shall declare that he has been fairly chosen, while another denies it, and insists that he himself has been chosen; who has the power to settle that dispute? (Congress and Representation)A dispute between persons who claim a seat in the House of Representatives can be determined only by the House of Representatives; a dispute between persons claiming a seat in the Senate can be settle...
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