House of Representatives: I must be at least 25 years old., I must be a citizen for at least 7 years., We introduce all revenue (tax) bills., My term of office is 2 years., I am elected by people in districts within my state., We have the sole power to impeach the president, vice president and members of the judiciary., We each represent about 750,000 people. That number is set by the census every 10 years., Executive Branch: I must be at least 35 years old and a natural born citizen to qualify., The 22nd amendment sets term limits for my office of two 4 year terms., I am chosen by the electoral college., I am assisted by the bureaucracy and my Cabinet., I can check the legislative branch with the veto., I act as commander in chief to share war powers., The pardon power lets me free people accused or convicted of federal crimes from punishment., The Constitution requires me to give a message annually about the state of the union., I have some discretion in how I enforce the law., Judicial Branch: There are no constitutional qualifications to serve in this branch., Our term of office is "on good behavior"., The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land., I am appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.., I can declare actions of the other branches unconstitutional., We determine what the constitution means in practice., We only have jurisdiction over federal laws and the U.S. constitution., Our method of selection is meant to ensure independence., Senate: I must be at least 30 years old., My term of office is 6 years., We approve all presidential appointments., We approve all treaties., Our size is based on equal numbers for every state (2)., All impeachment trials take place in this body which votes to remove or acquit the impeached official., We have the filibuster power (unlimited debate)., The Vice President presides over our body., Legislative Branch: Our chief power is to create the laws., We set the compensation for all federal elected and appointed officials., We have the power to declare war., All legislation must be introduced by a member of this branch., We have the power to propose constitutional amendments., We have the power to admit new states., Most of the work we do is completed in standing committees., If 2/3 of us agree, we can overturn a presidential veto.,

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