The Branches of the United States Government

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The Branches of the United States Government ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Why are There Different “Branches of Government”? Each branch is responsible for their own job; therefore, no one gets too much power. This is called Separation of Power. ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Checks and Balances The 3 branches try to even the field by checking on each other and balancing each out. ©La-Nette Mark 2014

What are the “Three Branches of Government”? Legislative Judicial Executive ©La-Nette Mark 2014

The Judicial Branch Created by Article 3 of the Constitution. Highest court in the land 9 judges Appointed by The President ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Powers of The Judicial Branch Reviews the Laws Decides cases involving state’s right Interprets the Constitution Judicial Headed by the Supreme Court ©La-Nette Mark 2014

The Legislative Branch Created by Article 1 of the Constitution. Includes: The House of Representatives 435 members Serves a 2 yr. term Must be at least 25 years old. The Senate 100 (2 from each state) Serves a 6 yr. term Must be at least 30 years old Legislative ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Powers of The Legislative Branch Can impeach officials Makes the Laws Legislative Headed by the Congress (House of Representatives and The Senate) ©La-Nette Mark 2014

The Executive Branch The President Vice President Cabinet Members Created by Article 2 of the Constitution. Includes The President Vice President Cabinet Members Executive ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Powers of The Executive Branch Directs Government Head of The U.S. Armed Forces Chief Law Enforcement Officer Deals with International Laws Approves or Vetoes Bills Executive Headed by The President of the United States ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Which branch vetoes the laws? Review Executive Which branch vetoes the laws? ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Which branch reviews the laws? Judicial Which branch reviews the laws? ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Which branch commands the armed forces? Review Executive Which branch commands the armed forces? ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Which branch makes the laws? Review Legislative Which branch makes the laws? ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Which branch interprets the Constitution? Review Judicial Which branch interprets the Constitution? ©La-Nette Mark 2014

What is it called when no one gets too much power? Review What is it called when no one gets too much power? Separation of Powers ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Which branch includes the House of Representatives and Congress? Review Which branch includes the House of Representatives and Congress? Legislative ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Please printout the next slide for students to write notes as you discuss the branches. ©La-Nette Mark 2014

Name ____________________ The Branches of the United States Government Why are there 3? Separation of Power Checks and Balances About the Legislative Branch Legislative Branch About the Judicial Branch About the Executive Branch Judicial Branch Executive Branch ©La-Nette Mark 2014

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