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A More Perfect Union

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

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A More Perfect Union

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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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