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Overview of Legislative and Executive Branch Qualifications and Responsibilities

This article outlines the qualifications and responsibilities of the legislative and executive branches of the United States government. It details the eligibility criteria for members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including age, residency, and citizenship requirements. Additionally, it covers the roles and powers of both branches, highlighting critical functions such as taxation, regulation of commerce, and law enforcement. The article also includes information on presidential qualifications and the election process for each branch.

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Overview of Legislative and Executive Branch Qualifications and Responsibilities

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  1. A More Perfect Union Luke Calhoon 5th 12-6-11

  2. Article I : Legislative Branch • House of Representatives • Qualifications- • Age: must be 25 years old • Residency: must live in the state you are chosen to represent • Citizenship : must be a United States citizen for at least seven years

  3. House of representatives, continued • Elections: held every two years • Responsibilities: • impose and collect taxes and duties • Borrow money • Regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states • Coin money • Establish post office • Declare war • Raise and support an army and a navy

  4. Article I: Senate • Qualifications • Age: must be at least 30 years old • Residency: must live in state you are chosen to represent • Citizenship: must be a United States citizens for at least 9 years

  5. Senate , continued • Elections: held every six years • Two Senators from each state • Responsibilities : Choose their officers Have the sole power to try all impeachments When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside

  6. Article II: Executive Branch • Consists of the President and Vice–President • Qualifications Age : must be at least 35 years old Residency: must live in the United States for at least 14 years Citizenship : must be a natural born citizenship

  7. President • Elections: every four years • Responsibilities Carry out and enforce laws made by Congress Appoint certain government officials Act as commander – in –chief of the armed forces Veto laws passed by congress

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