The Constitution makes provisions to divide the powers of Gov’t into THREE BRANCHES 1. Legislature – Makes laws 2. Executive – Carries out laws 3. Judicial – Interprets laws Law: legal document setting forth rules or standards for a society a defined condition

The Constitution gives names to each of the THREE BRANCHES 1. Legislature – U.S. Congress 2. Executive – President 3. Judicial – Federal Courts

Constitution gives the U.S. Congress the power to: 1. Make Laws 2. Declare War 3. Control Treasury 4. Impeachment 5. Approve Treaties 6. Override vetoes 7. Others Congress can still pass a vetoed law

Constitution gives the President the power to: 1. Enforce Laws 2. Commander-in-Chief 3. Appoint Judges 4. Veto Powers 5. Negotiate Treaties 6. Grant Pardons 7. Others Bill: idea for a law President can kill or “forbid” a bill passed by Congress

Constitution gives the Courts the power to: 1. Interpret Laws 2. Declare Laws Unconstitutional** 3. Powers not well defined in Constitution Federal Courts: Supreme Courts Appeals Courts District Courts