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Dive into the roles and qualifications of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the U.S. government. From the House of Representatives to the Supreme Court, learn about key responsibilities and election processes.
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A more perfect union Landon shelton 6th 11-28-11
Article I: Legislative branch • House of representatives • Qualifications • Age: 25 or older • Residency: must live in the state you are chosen to represent. • Citizenship: must be a united states citizen for at least 7 years.
House of representatives • 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
Article 1: 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
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
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
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
Article III :Judicial • Supreme Court • Needed to decide disputes between state governments and between citizens of two or more states • Also needed for disputes between the national government and a state or citizen • Appointed by president for life or until they retire • Two types of jurisdiction: original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction