united states constitution by: cole nichols 6 11-18-11
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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.