1. Part III: Your Government at Work!
The U.S.
Constitution
Part III: Your Government at Work!

2. U.S. Congress OGT Vocab! U.S. Congress is a bicameral legislature
House of
Representatives
&
the U.S. Senate
legislature consisting of 2 houses

3. House of Reps. 435 members each state represented based on population
(min. of 1)
Congressmen have
a 2 year term

4. Senate 100 members (2 from each state)
each state is represented equally
Senators have a 6
year term

5. Congress at Work Each house works independently
House & Senate divide the work by “Committee”
Debates are held & votes are
taken on the floor (C-Span)
Speaker of the House
VP - Pres. Of Senate

6. The Presidency Executive branch = President Elected to 4 year term
Limited to 2 terms
Elected
by the
“Electoral
College”

7. President at Work President has many jobs Enforces Laws (Executive)
Head of State
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Diplomat
Suggests Laws
Cabinet: advisors

8. Federal Courts 3 levels of courts Supreme Court 9 Justices
- Serve for life
Appointed by Pres.
approved by Senate
Original Jurisdiction
& Appeals