JUDICIAL Interprets the Law 9 Justices on the Supreme Court, appointed by President, and serve for life Decides if laws are constitutional Can overturn rulings by other judges Hears 80-100 cases each year
LEGISLATIVE- House of Representatives 435 Members Number based on state population 2 year terms 25 years old, U.S. Citizen for 7 years Can serve unlimited terms
LEGISLATIVE- Congress as a whole Makes laws Write, debate, and pass bills Approve presidential appointments
LEGISLATIVE- Senate 100 members, 2 per state 6 year terms 30 years old, U.S. Citizen for 9 years Can serve unlimited terms
EXECUTIVE Enforces Laws President, VP, Departments, Independent Agencies President = can serve 2 terms, 4 years each 35 years old, natural born citizen Signs laws, veto laws, appoint judges, pardon people
Use your “Principles of the Constitution” handout to complete the questions on the back of your tree. Attach into the front section of your notebook Answer the questions on Comparing Governments in your notebook (front section).