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A more perfect union

A more perfect union. Landon S helton 6 th 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.

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A more perfect union

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  1. A more perfect union Landon Shelton 6th 11-28-11

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  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

  8. 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

  9. Supreme court • Responsibilities: leads the judicial branch of the federal govt. • Interprets the constitution • Interprets the law • Evaluates constitutionality of challenged laws. • Settles disputes between the states. • Hears cases involving the constitution and federal laws on appeal.

  10. Supreme court, continued • Elections: held only during odd numbered years to help them save money. • The supreme court holds no trials and It does not make any finding of facts.

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