Constitution Project Victoria Hardin4 th 11/25/11

Article One: Congress (The House of Representatives) 25 Years of age 7 years a citizen of the United States of America Thou must live in the state chosen to represent Qualifications Elections Responsibilities Elections are to be held every second year. To impose and collect taxes To borrow money To coin money To declare war To regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the states To establish post offices To raise and support an army and navy

(The senate) The sole power to impeach Try cases of extreme importance Qualifications Elections are to be held every six years. Article One: Congress Responsibilities Elections 30 years of age 9 years a citizen of the United States of America Thou must live in the state chosen to represent

Article Two: Executive (The President) To carry out and enforce laws made by Congress To make treaties with foreign nations To appoint certain officers To veto laws passed by Congress Act as Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces Qualifications Thou must have been a member of Congress Must be 35 years of age Must be a native born citizen of the United States of America Must have been a resident of the United States fourteen years prior to the election Elections Responsibilities Elections are to be held every fourth year and, if they have just served, they may have the opportunity to run again and receive office for the second time in a row.

Article Three: Judicial (The Courts) To give original and appellate jurisdiction Length of Tenure You shall serve for life lest you become corrupt in your ways. Responsibilities

Amendment One My Part Freedom of Religion In my Words We can all worship however it is that we please.

Amendment Five In my Words You have the right to remain silent, the right to know what you are charged with, and the right to have a lawyer and a witness.

Amendment Fourteen In my Words Anyone can become a citizen, unless a just reason is found to the contrary, and can not be denied this right for a unjust reason such as race, religion, or other quality.

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