US and Arizona Government

The Constitution creates 3 branches of government- 1. Executive- President 2. Legislative- Congress 3. Judicial- Courts

1. Executive- President The president can serve 2 terms. The president can serve 2 terms. Each term is 4 years long Each term is 4 years long Responsibilities include- Responsibilities include- –Approves bills to become laws –Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces –Chief Executive- makes key decisions –Legislative Leader- has programs that they want Congress to pass.

2. Legislative- Congress Senate Senate –2 from each state –Elected in 6-year terms House of Representatives House of Representatives –States get number based on population –Elected in 2-year terms Responsibilities- Responsibilities- –Write bills that become law with president’s approval –Create a budget –Set up taxation –Borrow money –Declare war

3. Judicial- Courts Major one is the Supreme Court Major one is the Supreme Court Judges serve life- terms Judges serve life- terms Determines if laws passed are constitutional. Determines if laws passed are constitutional.

Arizona Constitution Arizona’s Constitution is modeled after the US Constitution Arizona’s Constitution is modeled after the US Constitution

How does a territory become a state? 1. Population Count 2. Create State Constitution 3. Approved by Congress (state constitution)

Obligations and Responsibilities of Citizenship 1. Voting Must be 18- years-old in order to register to vote

Obligations and Responsibilities of Citizenship 2. Pay Taxes Amount you pay depends on the amount of money you make

Obligations and Responsibilities of Citizenship 3. Obey the law 4. Uphold the Constitution Support or defend the government 5. Register for Selective Service At the age of 18, men must register for military service