2. So you better get it right.
Government is
__ __ __ __ __ P O W E R
LEGALIZED
So you better get it right.

3. AND PUNISH
MAKE RULES

5. But HOW do you get it right?
Government is
__ __ __ __ __ P O W E R
LEGALIZED
But HOW do you get it right?

6. This is the story
of getting it right.
Add the voice
of the people…
…and beware of
concentrations
of power

7. descriptor LEG. JUD. EX. H.o.R. SEN. 435 100 Prop. 2 per 2 yrs. 6 yrs.
Supreme (1)
All!
1/3
Appeals (12)
District (94)
EX.
Pres.
4 yrs.
descriptor
Vice
Max. 10
Cabinet
Fed. Agencies

8. The Three Powers of Government
(Functions)
Legislate
The “Legislative” Branch
To make laws
Execute
The “Executive” Branch
To ensure the laws are carried out (put another way… to “execute” the laws)
Judge
The “Judicial” Branch
To adjudicate alleged violations of law
Which includes determining the Constitutionality (or “legality”) of the laws themselves and Executive Orders
Every gov’t

9. LEG. JUD. EX. H.o.R. SEN. 435 100 Prop. 2 per 2 yrs. 6 yrs. All! 1/3
Congress can impeach judges
The Supreme Court can rule legislation unconstitutional
LEG.
H.o.R.
SEN.
JUD.
435
100
Prop.
2 per
2 yrs.
6 yrs.
Supreme (1)
All!
1/3
Appeals (12)
District (94)
President can veto bill from Congress
Congress can override veto
Senate can deny President’s judge picks
Congress can disapprove a treaty
Congress can impeach Executive officials
EX.
Pres.
4 yrs.
Vice
Max. 10
Supreme Court can rule executive orders unconstitutional
President selects judges
Cabinet
Fed. Agencies

11. Congress of the Confederation
Created by the Articles of Confederation
Reps chosen by state governments, NOT by the people.
Each state
got one vote, regardless of population.
Unanimity required to pass law; 9/13 for treaty.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Nope. Same people.
Judicial Branch
Nope. Same people.

12. Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Constitution?
People elect?
Separation of powers?
Checks and balances?
YES
Sort of, but not really
Most
None
YES NO
YES NO