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American Government Structure and Functions

Explore the constitutional provisions outlining the responsibilities, qualifications, and roles of the House of Representatives, Senate, and Executive Branch in the United States government. Learn about the powers and functions of each branch as defined in the Constitution.

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American Government Structure and Functions

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  1. The Constitution

  2. Article one: House of Representatives • Elections :held every 2 years • Responsibilities- • Impose and collect taxes and duties • Borrow money • Regulate commerce with foreign nation andamong the states • Coin money • Establish post office • Declare war • Raise and support an army and navy

  3. Contiued • Qualifications: Age: 25 years of age • Citizenship: a natural citizen for 7 years • Residency:has to live in state elected

  4. Article one: Senate • Qualifications : Age 30 years • Residency: Live in state

  5. Continued • Elections held every six years • 2 senators from each state • Responsibilities: • Choose their officers • Have the sole power to try all impeachments • When the president of the U.S is tried the chief justice shall preside

  6. Article 2 Executive Branch Qualifications Age: must be 35 Be natural born American Elctions held every 4 years

  7. Article 2:executive • Powers • Carry out and enforce laws made by congress • Make treaties with foreign nations • Appoint certain gov. officials • Act as commander and chief of armed forces • Veto laws passed by congress

  8. Article 3:Judicial • Supreme court • Needed to decide disputes between state governments and between citizens of 2 or more states. • Also needed for disputes between the national government and a state or citizen • Appointed by the President to serve for life or until they retire. • 2 types of jurisdiction: original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.

  9. Amendment 1 • Congress will mak

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