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President & Vice President
Eligibility
- A natural-born citizen of the United States.
- At least 35 years old upon assuming office.
- A resident in the United States for at least 14 years.
Responsibilities
- Directs the executive branch of the federal government.
- Serves as the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.
- Executes and enforces federal law.
- Nominates federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory and judicial officers which the Senate must confirm.
- Directs the foreign and domestic policies of the United States.
- Negotiates diplomatic treaties.
- Signs bills into law.
U.S. Senator
Eligibility
- A United States citizen for the past nine years.
- At least 30 years old upon assuming office.
- A resident in the state the individual represents at time of election.
- Eligible to vote in Minnesota.
- Has not filed for another office in the upcoming primary or general election.
Responsibilities
- Drafts, debates and votes on laws.
- Offers amendments and serves on committees.
- Confirms ambassador, cabinet and federal and supreme court judge nominations.
- Approves treaties made by the executive branch.
- Censures and/or expels members of the Senate body for disorderly behavior.
- Filibusters to delay or block legislation from moving forward.
- Investigates malfeasance in the executive branch and conducts impeachment trials.
U.S. Representative
Eligibility
- A citizen of the United States for the past seven years.
- At least 25 years old upon assuming office.
- A resident in the state the individual represents at time of election.
- Eligible to vote in Minnesota.
- Has not filed for another office in the upcoming primary or general election.
Responsibilities
- Drafts, debates and votes on laws.
- Offers amendments and serves on committees.
- Considers bills and issues.
- Serves on legislative committees to research, interview experts and investigate matters that come before the committee.
- Introduces, investigates and votes on articles of impeachment.
- Oversees and monitors agencies, programs and activities within their jurisdictions.
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State Senator
Eligibility
- At least 21 years old upon assuming office.
- Eligible to vote in Minnesota.
- A resident of Minnesota for at least one year before the general election.
- A resident of their district for at least six months before the general election.
- Has not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election.
Responsibilities
- Introduces and studies ideas for laws, serves on committees to discuss and develop bills.
- Passes state laws.
- Passes the state’s biennial (two-year) budget.
- Can override governor’s veto (requires two-thirds vote).
- Convicts and removes members of the executive and judicial branches after House impeachment.
- Confirms governor’s agency head appointments.
- Responds to the needs and concerns of constituents.
State Representative
Eligibility
- At least 21 years old upon assuming office.
- Eligible to vote in Minnesota.
- A resident of Minnesota for at least one year before the general election.
- A resident of their district for at least six months before the general election.
- Has not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election.
Responsibilities
- Introduces and studies ideas for laws.
- Begins discussion and negotiation on all revenue-raising bills.
- Serves on committees specific to interest areas to discuss bills as they are developed.
- Passes the state’s biennial (two-year) budget.
- Can override governor’s veto (requires two-thirds vote).
- Impeaches members of the executive and judicial branches.