List of United States representatives expelled, censured, or reprimanded

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-united-states-representatives-expelled--censured--or-reprimanded

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What does it mean when a lawmaker is expelled from the House?Expulsion means the lawmaker is removed from Congress and can no longer serve. It requires a two‑thirds vote of the House and has happened only six times in U.S. history.
2. Why does the House need a two‑thirds vote to expel a member?The high threshold makes expulsion a rare and serious action, used only for the most serious offenses and not for partisan politics.

Supermajority: A vote requirement that exceeds a simple majority, such as two-thirds, used for significant decisions.
Legislative Branch: The part of government responsible for making laws, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Ethical Conduct: Behavior that adheres to moral principles and professional standards expected in public service.