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United S tates C onstitution. By: Cole Nichols 6 11-18-11. Article One –Legislative branch- Congress. A. House of Representatives 1. qualifications-age=35 Citizenship=7 years Residency= had to live in the state you want to represent Elections=every two years
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United States Constitution By: Cole Nichols 6 11-18-11
Article One –Legislative branch- Congress • A. House of Representatives • 1. qualifications-age=35 • Citizenship=7 years • Residency= had to live in the state you want to represent • Elections=every two years • Responsibilities= impose and collect taxes, borrow money, regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states, coin money, establish post offices, declare war, runs and supports an army or navy
Senate • Qualifications- age= 30 • Residency= must live in state you want to represent • Citizenship=nine years • Elections= every six years • Responsibilities= choose officers, have power to try all impeachments
Executive Branch • Qualifications= age 35 • Residency= 14 years • Citizenship= must be born a citizen. • Responsibilities= carryout and enforce laws made by congress, make treaties with foreign nations, appoint cirtin important government officials, act as commander a chief in armed forces, veto laws passed by congress. • Elections are held every 4 years.
judicial • Supreme court • Needed to decide disputes between state governments and between citizen of two or more states. • Also needed for disputes between the national government and a state or citizen • Appointed by the president for life or until they retire • Two types of jurisdiction: original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.
Amendment one • Congress shall make no law regarding an establishment of religion. • This amendment is making it to where you can worship freely
Fifth Amendment • The fifth amendment protects against abuse of government authority in an illegal procedure. It guaranties a stem from English common law. • It keeps the colonist safe and keeps every thing fare for them.
Amendment fourteen • All people born in the united states are to be given full and equal benefits from the law. • I think its for all Americans to be given equal rights.