1. Judicial Branch- Article III (3)

2. Judicial Branch- Supreme Court and the Federal Courts

3. Judicial Branch- Supreme Court Article- III (3) Primary Job- Interpret the laws. They make sure that they are Constitutional. Supreme Court – 9 Justices (Judges) JIL – Judicial Interprets Laws Judicial Review- They make sure the laws are constitutional. Based on the Marbury vs. Madison Case They make sure the laws are constitutional. Based on the Marbury vs. Madison Case

4. Requirements to be selected: No age qualification No age qualification Citizenship/residency: no requirements Citizenship/residency: no requirements Need to be nominated by the President and approved by the Senate when there is a vacancy. Need to be nominated by the President and approved by the Senate when there is a vacancy. Length of term: they can serve for life. Responsibilities: Can declare laws unconstitutional (Judicial Review) Can declare laws unconstitutional (Judicial Review) Can settle disputes involving the United States Can settle disputes involving the United States Can settle disputes between states. Can settle disputes between states. Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial of the president Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial of the president

5. The Three Branches of Government: Balance of Power Executive Executive Legislative Legislative Judicial Judicial Key Components Separation of Powers Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Checks and Balances

6. Separation of Powers Separation of powers: is a model of democracy that involves the separation of political power between three branches of the government: Separation of powers: is a model of democracy that involves the separation of political power between three branches of the government: democracy 1. The Executive 2. Legislative Branch 3. The Judicial Branch. Each Branch has equal power Each Branch has equal power Legislative Branch= Executive Branch = Judicial Branch Legislative Branch= Executive Branch = Judicial Branch Each Branch has unique and separate powers. Each Branch has unique and separate powers.

7. Checks and Balances A system where the three branches of government have powers to limit the other branches so that no branch will become too powerful. A system where the three branches of government have powers to limit the other branches so that no branch will become too powerful. Each branch checks to make sure that the other branches are being fair and just. Each branch checks to make sure that the other branches are being fair and just. Each branch has the ability to balance out the power by stopping (checking) the power of the others. Each branch has the ability to balance out the power by stopping (checking) the power of the others. Who checks the Executive Branch?

8. Executive Leader- President The The“Enforcer”

9. Executive Branch- President Responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing the laws. Responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing the laws. Executive- enforces laws (PEEL) Executive- enforces laws (PEEL) Executive Leader is the President. Executive Leader is the President. Can Serve 2 Terms (4 Years per Term) Can Serve 2 Terms (4 Years per Term) Can Serve a maximum of 10 years Can Serve a maximum of 10 years

10. Congress (Legislative Branch) Senate House of Reps Senate House of Reps

11. Legislative Branch- Congress Makes laws Makes laws The Legislative Branch consists of Congress The Legislative Branch consists of Congress Congress Congress has 2 parts: Congress has 2 parts: 1. Senate (2 per state) 2. House of Representatives (#’s based on population) LML- Legislative Makes Laws LML- Legislative Makes Laws

12. Judicial Branch- Supreme Court John Roberts- John Roberts- Chief Justice

13. Judicial Branch- Supreme Court Interprets laws. Interprets laws. The Supreme Court Makes up the Judicial Branch The Supreme Court Makes up the Judicial Branch 9 members make up the court 9 members make up the court The courts attempt to resolve conflicts fairly in order to protect the individual rights guaranteed by the Constitution The courts attempt to resolve conflicts fairly in order to protect the individual rights guaranteed by the Constitution Constitution JIL- Judicial Interprets Laws. JIL- Judicial Interprets Laws. Judicial Review- they make sure the laws are constitutional. Based on the Marbury vs. Madison Case Judicial Review- they make sure the laws are constitutional. Based on the Marbury vs. Madison Case Serve for life Serve for life

14. Supreme Court- 9 Judges Why the odd number?

15. Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers