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United States Constitution. By- Dillan Beard 6 th 12-6-11. Article One. House Qualifications 1.must be at least 25 years of age, 2.must have been a citizen of the United States for at least seven years, and 3.must be an inhabitant of the State from which he or she is elected. Elections - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
United States Constitution
By-Dillan Beard6th
12-6-11
Article OneHouse
Qualifications 1.must be at least 25 years of age,2.must have been a citizen of the United States for at least seven years, and3.must be an inhabitant of the State from which he or she is elected.ElectionsHeld every 2 years.Responsibilities1.Can revenue bills.2.Can impeach the senate
3.Can make laws.Senate
1.Must be 30 years old2.Must be a United States citizen for nine years3.Must live in the state from which you are electedElectionsHeld every 6 yearsResponsibilities1.Propose laws2.Appoint officers and judges3.Handels foreign affairs
Article twoQualifications
1.Must be born in the United States2.Must be 35 years old3.Must live in a state for 14 years
ElectionsElections are held every 4years
Responsibilities1.Controls armed forces2.Appoint officers
Article three
Length of tenure-Life or until retirement
Responsibilities-Administer punishment, adopt rules, develop local plans, review plans for
budget, and allocate funding.
Amendment one
Amendment one describes our rights.
Freedom of religion, speech, and press.
Amendment 5
Trial of punishment, you cant be on trial for the same crime more than
one time.
Admendment14
Citizen rights, such as Life, Liberty, or
Property.