DO NOW What is the key difference between the AoC and the Constitution? Think about who holds the most power What colonists were afraid of Why the AoC was weak The house of Rep vs the Senate
Ms. Baquedano Three Branches
The Legislative Branch Found in Article 1 of the Constitution Legislation = making laws Responsible for proposing and passing laws for the country Two houses: House of Representatives: Representation by Population The Senate: Equal representation for each state
Differences between Houses Senate House of Representatives Must be at least 25 US Citizens for 7 years Serve for 2 years Only house allowed to propose taxes Must be 30 years old US Citizens for 9 years Serve for 6 years
Executive Branch Found in Article 2 Describes the presidency 3 main roles: Commander in Chief [military], Chief of State[citizenship], and Chief Executive [enforcing laws] Must be at least 35 Must be a natural-born citizen
Judicial Branch Found in Article 3 Establishes highest court: Supreme Court [SC] SC job is to interpret the constitution Judges picked by President SC has the power to strike down federal AND state laws as unconstitutional To change a state law first, must go through state courts first, then appealed
How a bill is passed Member of House of Reps or Senate proposes a bill Members of the proposing house vote and if it passes, it goes to the other house Debate and vote is had at second house If approved by both, goes to President to sign If vetoed [not signed], 2/3 majority in both houses passes it anyway