1. The Government Branches Out
Legislative
Judicial
Executive

2. 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

3. Main Menu Executive Legislative Judicial Test
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Judicial
Test

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

6. Duties The President: Carries out federal laws Recommends new ones
Directs national defense and foreign policy
Performs ceremonial duties
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7. Powers directing government commanding the Armed Forces
dealing with international powers
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8. Powers acting as chief law enforcement officer vetoing laws
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Legislative Branch
Duties
Powers
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10. 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
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11. 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
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12. Powers Of the House The House has the power to: pass laws
originate spending bills
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13. Powers of the Senate Senate powers include: impeaching officials
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Senate powers include:
impeaching officials
approving treaties

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Judicial Branch
Duties
Powers
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15. Duties The Supreme Court is in charge of: the Judicial Branch
Interpreting the Constitution
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16. 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
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Click on the chief justice (judge) to find out how long justices serve.

17. Powers Judicial Branch Powers include: interpreting the Constitution
reviewing laws
deciding cases involving states' rights
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18. 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.
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19. Test Question #1 Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The president
Chief justice
The vice-president

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

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

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

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

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

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