Three Branches of Government Executive, Judicial, Legislative 1

The Executive Branch The President of the United States is the leader or head of the Executive Branch. The President’s duties/jobs are to: Enforce federal laws and recommend new ones Serves as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces – Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines Meets with leaders of other countries commander in chief (not capitalized, no hyphens); Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines 2

The President’s Cabinet Carrying out the laws of the United States is a big job! To help, the President has a Vice President and other key figures that help him on issues and help carry out policies. Who are some of those key people? * The Vice President * The Speaker of the House * The Secretary of State 3

Let’s review: Key Figures in the United States Government President: Donald Trump Vice President: Mike Pence A few important roles: President of the Senate Counts electoral ballots for the president and vice president Takes the role as president if the president is killed or impeached Knows the job of the president A few important roles: Chief Executive National Leader Commander in Chief Manager of the Economy Ceremonial Head of State Party Leader Chief Diplomat

Key Figures in the United States Government Speaker of the House: Paul Ryan A few important roles:  Leads and represents the House of Representatives He is third in line for president if something happens to the president or vice president He is responsible for signing bills, along with the Vice President, to be presented to the president to be signed Secretary of State: Rex Tillerson A few important roles: Foreign affairs advisor Conducts negotiations relating to U.S. foreign affairs Grants and issues passports to American citizens and others in the U.S.

The Judicial Branch The Judicial Branch of government is made up of the court system. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. It was established by the Constitution. Other federal courts were established by Congress. Courts decide arguments about: The meaning of laws How laws are applied Whether laws break the rules of the Constitution 6

The Legislative Branch House of Representatives Senate The U.S. Congress/Legislative Branch is made up of two parts, the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress meets at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Its primary duty is to write, debate, and pass bills, which are then passed on to the President for approval to become laws. 7

Who makes up the U.S. Congress Senate 100 members (2 from each state) 6 year term House of Representatives 435 2 year term Population count from census determines how many congress people each state elects to the House of Representatives.

The House of Representatives Head of the H.O.R: Paul Ryan In the House, representation is based on the number of people living in each state. Therefore, states with larger populations have more representation than states with smaller populations. Each state has at least one representative in the House. Pennsylvania 20 West Virginia 3 9

House of Representatives Number of representatives: 435 Term: 2 years When the term is over, people from that state may choose to elect a new representative or keep the same one. Thinking of running for Representative from your state? You must have these qualifications: Be at least 25 years old Be a U.S. citizen for the past 7 years Live in the state you represent Who are our 3 Representatives? David McKinley Alex Mooney Evan Jenkins

The Senate Head of the Senate: U.S. Vice President – Mike Pence Each of the 50 states sends 2 people to the Senate, so there are a total of 100 senators. This means that each state has equal representation in the Senate. Pennsylvania 2 West Virginia 2 Fixed spacing issue with “2” after Delaware 11

The Senate Each senator serves a term of 6 years. When their 6-year term is over, the people from that state may choose to elect a new senator or keep the same one. Thinking about running for Senate? You must have these qualifications: Be at least 30 years old Be a U.S. citizen for the past 9 years Live in the state you represent Who are our 2 WV Senators? Joe Manchin III Shelley Moore Capito 12

Powers of Congress (Senate and H.O.R.) Raise and collect taxes Borrow money Regulate commerce Set laws for Naturalization and Bankruptcy Coin Money Punish counterfeiting Post office Copyrights and patents Set up courts Declare war Establish the military and National guard Make rules and allot funds for the military and National Guard Punish pirates Run Washington D.C. and all federal property Elastic clause- implied power

How Does a bill becomes a law? http://youtu.be/tyeJ55o3El0

Steps of a Bill A Member of Congress introduces the Bill The Bill goes to a Committee The Bill is debated by either the Senate or the House If Bill is passed it goes to the other Chamber – if not it DIES! After Bill has been voted on in BOTH Chambers if is is approved… The Bill is sent to the President who can either approve – it becomes LAW – or he can VETO it, which then goes back and starts all over again… Or 2/3 of Congress can override the President!

Steps of a Bill A Member of Congress introduces the Bill The Bill goes to a Committee The Bill is debated by either the Senate or the House If Bill is passed it goes to the other Chamber – if not it DIES! After Bill has been voted on in BOTH Chambers if is is approved… The Bill is sent to the President who can either approve – it becomes LAW – or he can VETO it, which then goes back and starts all over again… Or 2/3 of Congress can override the President! Bill to Law Simulation!!!