U.S Government By: Lily
Executive Branch Enforces Laws
Presidents Length of Term The president has 4 years for one term.
Number of terms a Prez. can serve No more than two terms.
Cabinet Secretary of Veteran Affairs Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Defense Secretary of State Secretary of Defense Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Energy Secretary of Education Secretary of the Interior Cabinet Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary of the Labor Secretary of Health and Human Services
Salary The President gets 400,000 dollars a year
You can be President If………………….
You are 35 Years old… +
Lived in the United states for 14 years…
and are a natural born citizen.
The Presidents Powers
DID YOU KNOW The Teddy Bear was named after President Teddy Roosevelt because he refused to shoot a bear?
DID YOU KNOW A President can be president for 8 years?
DID YOU KNOW President Wilson was the first president to speak on the radio?
Legislative Branch Makes Laws
Job Description Make laws Approve appointments by the President (judges and Cabinet members)
How a bill becomes a law The Senate or House writes a bill They vote on the bill The bill goes to the President The President approves = bill becomes a law The President vetoes = the process starts over
Senate Each state has 2 Senators 6 year terms Qualifications: (1) at least 30 years old (2) a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years (3) a resident of the state from which the candidate
House of Representatives The number is based on population of the state 2 year terms Alabama has 7 representatives California has 53 representatives Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming have 1 representative
Qualifications: (1) at least 25 years old (2) a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years (3) a resident of the state from which the candidate seeks election.
Congress House of Representatives Senate
Judicial Branch Interprets Laws
Supreme Court The Supreme Court has nine members—a chief justice and eight associate justices.
Job Description Interpret the laws - Protect the rights and liberties of everybody - The Supreme Court has the power to decide whether a federal or state law or action by the President is constitutional.
Term Length - Justices may remain in office for life - Justices are picked by the President and approved by the Senate
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