Objective CE.6a TSW explore the structures and functions of the Federal Government.

Practice: Spiral Review According to the illustration, which is NOT a way to ratify an amendment to the Constitution? A. ¾ of State Conventions B. 2/3 vote of both houses C. ¾ of State Legislatures D. ¾ of State Congress

FOCUS In 2001, The USA PATRIOT Act was passed in order to provide better security in U.S. Airports and provide law enforcement officers with tools to fight the threat of terrorism on U.S. Soil. What purpose of government is being met with this law? A establishing justice B securing the blessings of liberty C providing for common defense D ensuring domestic tranquility

Federalism Review

The Federal Government The powers of the national government are separated among three branches of government in ways that limit any one branch from abusing it’s power. SEPARATION OF POWER

Separation of Powers Constitution three Articles

Separation of Powers The Constitution of divides the government into three branches of government in the first three articles. We call this Separation of Powers. Separation of Powers Legislative Branch (Art. I) Makes The Laws Executive Branch (Art. II) Carries Out/Executes/Enforces Laws Judicial Branch (Art. III) Interprets/Applies the Law

The Legislative Branch Structure Bicameral (2 House) House of Representatives (435-population based) Senate (100 – 2 per) Collectively known as Congress

The United States Congress – Legislative Branch The House of Representatives members assigned to each state based on population. 2. Referred to as “The People’s House” 3. All Laws involving Taxes or Spending start here. The U.S. Senate - 1. Each State Assigned 2 Senators for equal representation 2. Has Special Duties – (Treaties)

1 Laws 2 Representatives population Senate Congress

The Legislative Branch Duties & Functions Makes the laws of the Nation Approves the annual Budget Confirms Presidential Appointments Raises revenue ($$$) through taxes. Regulates interstate (State to State) and Foreign Trade Declares War

Laws Budget appointments revenue Trade War

The Executive Branch Structure: President VP Cabinet Officers Bureaucracy (Departments)

2 Executive Enforces President Vice President

The Executive Branch Duties & Functions Executes (Enforces) The Law of Land Makes the Budget for Congress Approves/Vetoes Laws passed by Congress Appoints Cabinet Officers, Ambassadors and Federal Judges Administers the federal bureaucracy

Enforces Budget Vetoes Appoints bureaucracy

The Judicial Branch Structure Federal Courts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. District Court

3 Judicial Interprets Federal Supreme Appeals District

The Judicial Branch Duties and Functions The Supreme Court exercises the power of Judicial Review. (Determining if a law is constitutional and fair) The federal courts try cases involving federal law and questions involving the U.S. Constitution

Supreme Court Judicial Review federal

Essential details Legislative Art. Makes the Laws Structure Bicameral: 2 Houses 1.House of Representatives (435-population based) 2.Senate (100 – 2 per) Collectively known as Congress Makes the laws of the Nation Approves the annual Budget Confirms Presidential Appointments Raises revenue ($$$) through taxes. Regulates interstate (State to State) and Foreign Trade Declares War Key Topic Separation of Powers The Constitution of divides the government into three branches of government in the first three articles. This is called “Separation of Powers” Duties & Functions Essential details Executive Art. Structure President VP Cabinet Officers Bureaucracy (Departments) Executes (Enforces) The Law of Land Makes the Budget for Congress Approves/Vetoes Laws passed by Congress Appoints Cabinet Officers, Ambassadors and Federal Judges Administers the federal bureaucracy Duties & Functions Carries Out/Executes/Enforces Laws Essential details Judicial Art. Structure Federal Courts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. District Court The Supreme Court exercises the power of Judicial Review. (Determining if a law is constitutional and fair) The federal courts try cases involving federal law and questions involving the U.S. Constitution Duties & Functions Interprets/Applies the Law

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Objective CE.6a TSW explore the structures and functions of the Federal Government.

Focus The founding fathers split the law- making and law enforcement power into three branches of government. This concept is known as? A.Federalism B.Separation of Powers C.Checks and Balances D.Limited Government

Focus The cartoonist uses a car to depict the national government. Why do you think he chose the President to place in the driver's seat? A.The President determines the direction of the country. B.The President has all the power. C.The President makes the car go and thus makes the country go. D.Congress is too big to put in charge of the country.

Focus The portrayal of President Andrew Jackson reflects the opinion of some that which branch of government had become too powerful? A.France had too much influence over the Congress B.executive branch had become too powerful C.spoils system had failed to improve the government D.president had become too sympathetic to the common man

Foldable Activity Today you will be making a foldable to help you learn the structure of the Federal Government.

Legislative Branch Makes the Laws Executive Branch Carries Out the Laws Judicial Branch Determines if laws are Constitutional Legislative Branch Makes the Laws Executive Branch Carries Out the Laws Judicial Branch Determines if laws are Constitutional

Makes the laws of the Nation Approves the annual budget Confirms Presidential Appointments Raises revenue ($$$) through taxes. Regulates interstate (State to State) and Foreign Trade Declares War Executes (Enforces) The Law of Land Makes the Budget for Congress Approves/Vetoes Laws passed by Congress Appoints Cabinet Officers, Ambassadors and Federal Judges Administers the federal bureaucracy The Supreme Court exercises the power of Judicial Review. (Determining if a law is constitutional and fair) The federal courts try cases involving federal law and questions involving the U.S. Constitution President Vice President Cabinet Congress House of Representatives U.S. Senate U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. District Court

Checking for Understanding What are the two houses of the United States Congress? A.Senate and House of Delegates B.Senate and House of Representatives C.Senate and House of Laws D.Senate and House of Commons

Checking for Understanding Departments of Interior and Homeland Security Secretary of State Agencies & Commissions Which governmental body is reflected above? A. The Congress B. The state bureaucracy C. The federal bureaucracy D. The judicial branch

Check for Understanding Which branch of government is responsible for declaring war, confirming appointments and impeachment hearings? A.Legislative B.Executive C.Judicial D.Bureaucratic

Name___________________ CE.6a – The Federal Government Directions - Read each duty and description below. Identify each situation as being related to the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branch 1.______ Declares War 2.______ Carries Out Laws 3.______ Interprets Laws 4.______ President, VP and Cabinet 5.______ The Drug Enforcement Agency recently arrested members of a major Drug Cartel. 6.______ Supreme Court 7.______ Regulates Trade 8.______ Enforces Laws 9.______ Makes Laws 10.______ Prepares the Annual Budget 11.______ Ruled that School Segregation was unconstitutional 12.______ House of Representatives 13.______ Ratifies Treaties 14.______ Proposes constitutional amendments 15.______ Approves the Annual Budget 16.______ The U.S. District Court sentences Tito to life in prison for drug dealing. 17._______ Approves or Vetoes new legislation 18._______ Judicial Review 19._______ Article 1 20._______ Confirms President Obama’s appointment of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. 21._______ Appoints cabinet officers and federal judges. 22._______ Raises revenue through taxation 23._______ Article 3 24._______ Bicameral 25._______ Senate 26._______ Runs the military 27._______ Article 2 28._______ Obama vetoes new spending plan 29._______ Applies Law 30._______ Proposes new laws

Essential details Legislative Art. Makes the Laws Structure Bicameral: 2 Houses 1.House of Representatives (435-population based) 2.Senate (100 – 2 per) Collectively known as Congress Makes the laws of the Nation Approves the annual Budget Confirms Presidential Appointments Raises revenue ($$$) through taxes. Regulates interstate (State to State) and Foreign Trade Declares War Key Topic Separation of Powers The Constitution of divides the government into three branches of government in the first three articles. This is called “Separation of Powers” Duties & Functions Essential details Executive Art. Structure President VP Cabinet Officers Bureaucracy (Departments) Executes (Enforces) The Law of Land Makes the Budget for Congress Approves/Vetoes Laws passed by Congress Appoints Cabinet Officers, Ambassadors and Federal Judges Administers the federal bureaucracy Duties & Functions Carries Out/Executes/Enforces Laws Essential details Judicial Art. Structure Federal Courts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. District Court The Supreme Court exercises the power of Judicial Review. (Determining if a law is constitutional and fair) The federal courts try cases involving federal law and questions involving the U.S. Constitution Duties & Functions Interprets/Applies the Law