The Development of the Government of the United States

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The Development of the Government of the United States

Federalism and the Constitution The power is divided between the state and national government. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. The Constitution

Separation of Powers The power is divided between the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branch. One branch does not have more power than the other. Balance of Power

Checks and Balances The Powers of government are divided equally, but each branch of power is able to check on the other. The Government is not able to abuse its power.

The Constitution- a contract between the people and its government The Preamble-lists six goals for the government Justice Defense Liberty Unity Peace Posterity

Amendment Process Proposing an amendment Proposed by 2/3 vote from the Senate and House of Representatives. A national convention requested by 2/3 of state legislature.

Amendment Process Ratifying an amendment (changing the Constitution) ¾ of the state legislature needed to approve the amendment. Ratified by specially called convention in at least ¾ of the states.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Structure of Congress

The House of Representatives Requirements A rep. must be 25 yrs and citizen for 7yrs. Each term is 2 years. It is determined by the population of the state. The census that takes place every ten years determines the population number. Apportionment is the distribution of the number of representatives

The Senate Requirements Each State has two Senators. A Senator must be 30 years. A resident for 9 years. Term of Office is 6 years. CA. Sen. Dianne Feinstein CA. Sen. Barbara Boxer

Congressional Powers are delegated by the Constitution

Impeachment (Nonlegislative Powers) Impeachment Powers are to remove someone from office. The Representatives need a majority to remove someone from power. The Senate needs 2/3 vote to convict and to remove someone from office.

The Party Leadership The head of the Senate is called President of the Senate. The position belongs to Vice-President. VP Joe Biden

Congressman John Boehner The Party Leadership 2011 Speaker of the House The House of Representatives is led by the Speaker of the House. Whoever is in power chooses the Speaker. Congressman John Boehner

Executive Branch

Requirements for President Natural born citizen Lived in US for 14 years Must be 35 years old President Barack Obama

Number Of Terms Term of Office is 4 years Maximum 2 terms Oval Office

Electoral College President is chosen by Electoral College. Electors are chosen by each state which is the total number of Representatives and Senators.

The White House The president works from the Oval Office. Chief of Staff directs the staff. Personal Secretary Chief Counsel advises on law. Press Secretary releases info. to the press. The White House

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates The Cabinet It is an advisory board that advises the president. Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton Secretary of Defense Robert Gates

JUDICIAL BRANCH

FOUNDATION OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM The courts receive their powers from the Constitution. Federal judges and Supreme Court Justices serve for life. Judges are appointed by the president and approved by The Senate.

Jurisdictions The right to interpret and apply the law. Supreme Court Building The right to interpret and apply the law.

The Supreme Court 9 Justices and one is a Chief Justice The Supreme Court is highest court of the land They rule if the law is constitutional. Supreme Court Justices