How does the government function and serve it’s citizens? What are our roles as U.S. citizens? Next Slide "American Flag." U.S. Flag Clipart. Web. 22 Mar

 Responsibilities/Roles of U.S. Citizens Responsibilities/Roles of U.S. Citizens  Three Branches of Government Three Branches of Government  Purpose of each branch of Government Purpose of each branch of Government  Checks and Balances Checks and Balances What will we be learning today? Next Slide Back "Government." American History Clip Art. Web. 22 Mar

 Initiating changes in laws and policies that would benefit the citizens  Running for a public office  Examples: City Council, Precinct Delegate, Mayor, Attorney General, Sheriff, Governor  Following the laws  Paying taxes  Serving as a juror in court  Registering to vote at age 18  Becoming knowledgeable about candidates and issues Next Slide Back "Vote Button." A Perfect World. Web. 22 Mar

Which of the following is NOT a branch of Government?  A: Legislative A: Legislative  B: Executive B: Executive  C: Judicial C: Judicial  D: Military Defense D: Military Defense "Unites States Capitol Building." Social Studies Main Page. Web. 22 Mar Back

 The Legislative Branch is part of the three branches of Government  Headed by Congress which includes the House of Representative and the Senate  Main task is to make Laws  Powers include: ▪ Passing laws ▪ Originating spending bills (House) ▪ Impeaching officials (Senate) ▪ Approving treaties (Senate) Back to question "Bill." Sourcing US Laws and Government Documents. Web. 22 Mar

 The Executive Branch is part of the three branches of Government  Lead by the President ▪ Carries out Federal (National) laws and recommends new ones ▪ In charge of National Defense (Army, Navy, Maine's, etc) ▪ Deals with worldwide issues ▪ Approves or denies laws Back to question "White House." New Links Page. Web. 22 Mar

 The Judicial Branch is part of the three branches of Government  Headed by the Supreme Court ▪ Responsible for understanding and enforcing the Constitution ▪ Reviewing Laws ▪ Looking at cases involving state rights Back to question "United States Constitution." Philadelphia Reflections. Web. 22 Mar

 The Military Defense is NOT part of the three branches of Government.  The Military Defense is actually a part of the Executive Branch, and is headed by the President of the United States "Military Jet." Free Clip Art. Web. 22 Mar Next Slide Back to question

"The United States Government- Three Branches of Government." Hotlist for Government of Past Civilizations and Today's United States Government. Web. 22 Mar "Three Branches of Government (Facts of Congress)." YouTube. Web. 22 Mar Next Slide Back Video not working? Click here to access it online.here

 Legislative Branch  Headed by Congress which includes the House of Representative and the Senate ▪ Make laws  Executive Branch  Lead by the President ▪ In charge of National Defense, deals with issues Worldwide  Judicial Branch  Headed by the Supreme Court ▪ Responsible for understanding and enforcing the Constitution Visit Congress for Kids for more information on the Three Branches of GovernmentCongress for Kids Back Next Slide

 Checks and Balance System  Delegates wanted to divide the power up equally within the Federal Government  They didn’t want the power to be controlled by one person or group  Try This Activity!  Whose Job is it? Whose Job is it? "Checks and Balances." Official Portal of the North Dakota State Government. Web. 22 Mar Next Slide Back

 4 – C3.0.3 Describe the organizational structure of the federal government in the United States (legislative, executive, and judicial branches).  4 – C3.0.4 Describe how the powers of the federal government are separated among the branches.  4 – C3.0.5 Give examples of how the system of checks and balances limits the power of the federal government (e.g., presidential veto of legislation, courts declaring a law unconstitutional, congressional approval of judicial appointments).  4 – C5.0.1 Explain responsibilities of citizenship (e.g., initiating changes in laws or policy, holding public office, respecting the law, being informed and attentive to public issues, paying taxes, registering to vote and voting knowledgeably, serving as a juror). Next Slide Back For more information about the Grade Level Content Expectations, please visit here.here "Fourth Grade Level Content Expectations." Michigan Department of Education (2007): 31. Web. 22 Mar

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