The Government Branches Out Legislative Judicial Executive

Which building belongs to which branch of government?? Today you will learn… The Three branches of Government The powers of each branch The duties of each branch Who is in charge of each branch

Main Menu Executive Legislative Judicial Test Click on the pictures to learn about the branches of government. Then come back to this page and click on the test picture to take the test. Judicial Test

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President Barack Obama Duties The President is in charge of the Executive Branch President Barack Obama 2009-Present

Duties The President: Carries out federal laws Recommends new ones Directs national defense and foreign policy Performs ceremonial duties Click the star to return back to the Executive Branch

Powers directing government commanding the Armed Forces dealing with international powers Click Here to move on

Powers acting as chief law enforcement officer vetoing laws Click the arrow to return to the Executive Branch

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Duties Who is in charge of the Legislative Branch? Internet site on this page Who is in charge of the Legislative Branch? House of Representatives Senate Click Here to move on

Duties The House and Senate make the laws. Facts: The House is larger than the Senate Only the House can introduce spending bills Each state has 2 senators Only the Senate can approve or reject treaties and presidential nominations for government offices Click the gavel picture to return back to the Legislative Branch

Powers Of the House The House has the power to: pass laws originate spending bills CLICK HERE TO MOVE ON

Powers of the Senate Senate powers include: impeaching officials Click the gavel picture to return to the Legislative Branch Senate powers include: impeaching officials approving treaties

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Duties The Supreme Court is in charge of: the Judicial Branch Interpreting the Constitution CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE

of the Supreme Court Justices Duties of the Supreme Court Justices The Supreme Court is the highest court and is made up of: Chief justice (head judge) Eight associate judges The justices are appointed by: The president Approved by a vote of the senate The job of the supreme court justices is to Interpret laws passed by congress Click the picture of the Constitution to return to the Judicial Branch Click on the chief justice (judge) to find out how long justices serve.

Powers Judicial Branch Powers include: interpreting the Constitution reviewing laws deciding cases involving states' rights Click here to go on

Powers Example of the Supreme Court Powers being put to use: In 1954 racial segregation was in schools ruled unconstitutional by Chief Justice Earl Warren. This decision affected schools all over the United States. It also paved the way for many civil rights laws passed over the next several years. Click the Constitution picture to return to the Judicial Branch

Test Question #1 Who is in charge of the Executive Branch? The president Chief justice The vice-president

Question #2 Which of the following actions does the President NOT do? Veto laws Command armed forces Make the laws

Question #3 Who can introduce spending bills? The President The House The Senate

Question #4 One of the powers of the Senate is? To pass laws To impeach officials To veto bills

Question #5 How long does a justice serve the Supreme Court? 6 years 2 years For life, retirement

Question #6 Which Chief Justice ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional? Earl Warren Martin Luther King Jr. John F. Kennedy

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