The 3 Branches of Government Callie

Enforces Laws

Job Description Chief Executive to enforce federal laws, treaties, & federal court rulings. to develop federal policies to prepare the national budget to hire federal officials Commander in Chief the head (leader) of the military

Salary The President gets a certain amount for his salary! Our President gets $400,000 & any other extras!

Secretary of State Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Defense Secretary of Justice Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Secretary of Energy Secretary of Education Secretary of Veteran Affairs Secretary of Homeland Security

Number of Terms To be President, the number of terms that you are allowed to serve is no more than 2 four year terms!

You Could be President if…

You’re at least 35 years old…

You’re a natural-born citizen…

& Lived in the USA for at least 14 years!

Fun Facts

Did you know that ALL of the power of the Executive Branch is vested by the President?

You may think that a long time ago that everyone was sad or angry when they took pictures, but they’re not sad OR angry! It’s just that the camera took so long, they got tired of smiling!

There’s a person called the, “Prime Minister,” and the Prime Minister leads countries with a parliamentary system. There’s a person called the, “Prime Minister,” and the Prime Minister leads countries with a parliamentary system.

Make Laws

Congress (bicameral = 2 houses) 1. T he House of Representatives 2. S enate

Senate Each state has 2 Senators Senators have 6 year terms

You Could be a Senator if…

You’re at least 30 years old,

You’ve been a U.S citizen for at least 9 years,

& if you’ve been a resident of the state from which you seek election!

How a Bill Becomes a Law 1. T he Senate or House writes a bill 2. T hey vote on a bill 3. T he bill goes to the President 4. The President approves = the bill becomes a law 5. The President vetoes (it all starts over again)

Job Description Make lawsMake laws Approve appointments by the President (judges & cabinet members) Approve appointments by the President (judges & cabinet members)

House of Representatives Alabama has 7 representativesAlabama has 7 representatives California has 53 representativesCalifornia has 53 representatives Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming have1 representativeAlaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming have1 representative 2 year terms2 year terms The number is based on population of the state.

Qualifications You could be a representative if … You could be a representative if … You’re at least 25 years oldYou’re at least 25 years old You’ve been a U.S citizen for at least 7 yearsYou’ve been a U.S citizen for at least 7 years You’re a resident of the state from which you seek electionYou’re a resident of the state from which you seek election

Fun facts Did you know that the Senate and the House of Representatives are both apart of this thing called, “Congress?” B Both of these members are elected by the population of the state they live in! The Legislative Branch is a part of the federal government

Interprets the Laws

Supreme Court The Supreme Court has 9 parts/members- a chief justice & 8 associate justices. The Supreme Court has 9 parts/members- a chief justice & 8 associate justices.

Job description Interpret the lawsInterpret the laws Protect the rights and liberties of everybodyProtect the rights and liberties of everybody The Supreme Court has the power to decide whether a federal, state law, or action by the President is constitutional.The Supreme Court has the power to decide whether a federal, state law, or action by the President is constitutional.

Term Length Justice may remain in the office for life Justices are picked by the President & approved by the Senate

Fun Facts Remember when I said that the judges on the federal bench would serve for life? Well, they can, but,if they want to, they can retire!Remember when I said that the judges on the federal bench would serve for life? Well, they can, but,if they want to, they can retire! The Judicial Branch works on cases that require interpretation of the legislation passed through by congress and signed by the President.The Judicial Branch works on cases that require interpretation of the legislation passed through by congress and signed by the President. Did you know that the most visible of the federal courts is the Supreme Court?Did you know that the most visible of the federal courts is the Supreme Court?

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