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Branches of Government

Our Government Our nation’s government has three parts or branches. The United States Constitution describes the role of each branch. The main role is to protect citizens’ rights.

Our Government Our nations capitol is located in Washington D.C. This is where our nations government leaders work

3 Branches of Government

Legislative Branch The legislative branch is sometimes called Congress. Congress is divided into two parts. –House of Representatives 435 members Based on population –Senate 100 members 2 from each state Citizens elect lawmakers to serve in the legislature

What Does the Legislative Branch Do? Makes New Laws Changes Existing Laws –Based on the provisions in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

Kansas House of Representatives Lynn Jenkins 2 nd District Mike Pompeo 4th District Kevin Yoder 3rd District Tim Huelskamp 1 st District

Kansas U.S. Senators Pat RobertsJerry Moran

Executive Branch The executive branch carries out the laws. The President heads this branch. American citizens vote to decide who will be President.

Head of the Executive Branch President Barack Obama Vice President Joe Biden

What Does the Executive Branch Do? Carries out the laws Approves or rejects (veto) laws made by Congress Makes sure laws are carried out

Judicial Branch The judicial branch decides what the laws mean and whether they obey the Constitution. The Supreme Court heads this branch. There are nine members who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

What Does the Judicial Branch Do? Studies and interprets the laws Decide if the laws obey the Constitution

Legislative BranchExecutive BranchJudicial Branch Let’s Review What is the job of each branch?