1. The Branches of the United States Government
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2. Why are There Different “Branches of Government”?
Each branch is responsible for their own job; therefore, no one gets too much power. This is called
Separation of Power.
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3. Checks and Balances
The 3 branches try to even the field by checking on each other and balancing each out.
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4. What are the “Three Branches of Government”?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
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5. The Judicial Branch Created by Article 3 of the Constitution.
Highest court in the land
9 judges
Appointed by The President
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6. Powers of The Judicial Branch
Reviews
the Laws
Decides
cases involving
state’s right
Interprets the
Constitution
Judicial
Headed by the Supreme Court
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7. The Legislative Branch
Created by Article 1 of the Constitution.
Includes:
The House of Representatives
435 members
Serves a 2 yr. term
Must be at least 25 years old.
The Senate
100 (2 from each state)
Serves a 6 yr. term
Must be at least 30 years old
Legislative
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8. Powers of The Legislative Branch
Can impeach officials
Makes
the Laws
Legislative
Headed by the Congress (House of Representatives and The Senate)
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9. The Executive Branch The President Vice President Cabinet Members
Created by Article 2 of the Constitution.
Includes
The President
Vice President
Cabinet Members
Executive
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10. Powers of The Executive Branch
Directs
Government
Head of
The U.S.
Armed Forces
Chief Law
Enforcement Officer
Deals with International Laws
Approves or Vetoes Bills
Executive
Headed by The President of the United States
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11. Which branch vetoes the laws?
Review
Executive
Which branch vetoes the laws?
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12. Which branch reviews the laws?
Judicial
Which branch reviews the laws?
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13. Which branch commands the armed forces?
Review
Executive
Which branch commands the armed forces?
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14. Which branch makes the laws?
Review
Legislative
Which branch makes the laws?
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15. Which branch interprets the Constitution?
Review
Judicial
Which branch interprets the Constitution?
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16. What is it called when no one gets too much power?
Review
What is it called when no one gets too much power?
Separation of Powers
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17. Which branch includes the House of Representatives and Congress?
Review
Which branch includes the House of Representatives and Congress?
Legislative
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18. Please printout the next slide for students to write notes as you discuss the branches.
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19. Name ____________________
The Branches of the
United States Government
Why are there 3?
Separation of Power
Checks and Balances
About the Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch
About the Judicial Branch
About the Executive Branch
Judicial
Branch
Executive Branch
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