The Branches of Government Legislative and Executive

The National Government THE CONSTITUTION Legislative (Congress) Executive ( President) President Vice President House of Representatives Senate Duties 1) To make laws of congress work 2) To suggest new laws Duties To Pass Laws

Legislative

Qualifications House of Representatives Senate 25 years old. have been a citizen for 7 years you serve a 2 year term. be 30 years old. have to be a citizen for 9 years you serve a 6 year term There are 435 members in House of Representatives and there are 100 members in Senate for a grand total of 535 members in congress

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Duties SENATE BOTH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Approves Presidential Appointments Ratifies Treaties with Foreign Government Can Try President after Impeachment Propose tax laws Impeach the President Propose Laws Declare Wars Override President with 2/3 vote Propose Amendments to constitution Makes the Laws

Executive

Qualifications 35 years old have to be a citizen for 14 years you serve a 2 year term but can get elected twice

Duties Approve or Veto Bills Makes treaties with Foreign government Nominates judges to the supreme court, and appoints cabinet members Commander- in- chief of the Us military Carries out the laws Grant Pardons Can be Impeached Gives State of the Union Address once a year

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