Examine the functions of two of the three branches of government.

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Examine the functions of two of the three branches of government. Executive: Head of state & head of government. Ceremonial leader of the nation.

The functions of the executive 2. Policy maker: instigates and cajoles support for domestic and foreign policies. 3. Administration: Appoints heads of executive departments i.e. state department, defense, treasury, press secretary, CIA etc…and gives direction to them. 4. Nominates supreme court justices

Executive… 5. Executive pardons 6. Party leader

Legislative: Senate & House of Representatives. Legislate. Represent constituents and nation Passing budget (tax and spend) Debate

Legislature… 5. Administration: Oversees the bureaucracy (investigative committees) 6. Act as courts in impeachment (House) trials (Senate) 7. Political recruitment 8. legitimates political system

Judicial: The Supreme Court Interprets the law (did lower courts apply the law correctly). Determines the constitutionality of law (Judicial Review). Safeguards the constitution Settlement of disputes (state v. federal rule). “The power of the court is the power of trust earned”.