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Each branch is responsible for their job No one gets too much power Helps things run smoothly
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The Three Branches of Government
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Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
What Are The Three Branches
Each branch is responsible for their job
No one gets too much power
Helps things run smoothly
Separation of Powers
Article I of the Constitution
Has power to make laws
Sets apart funds for government
Legislative Branch
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Congress
Congress is made up of two parts
The SenateThe House of Representatives
Who is in the Legislative Branch?
The Senate has 100 membersTwo from each stateMust be at least 30 years oldMust live in the state he/she represents
Elected for 6 yearsMust be a citizen for 9 years
The Senate
Has 435 membersAt least 1 representatives from each state
Elected by the people2 year termAt least 25 years oldMust be a citizen for 7 years
House of Representatives
Article II, Section I of the Constitution
Makes sure laws are obeyed
The President is the head
Executive Branch
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Vice PresidentDepartments heads/cabinet members
Independent Agencies
The President Gets Help From…
The countries court systemDecides meaning of lawsDecides how laws are appliedDecides if the laws break the rules
“Unconstitutional”
Judicial Branch
Highest court in the U.S.Made up of 9 judges/justicesThere is one Chief Justice
The Supreme Court
Appointed by the President
Approved by the Senate
Justices have their job for life
The Supreme Court
The branches check each others powerSet to maintain balance of powersConclusion:The founding fathers and the framers of the Constitution set the three branches in place in order to create a balance of power. The three branches work together to assure the rights of citizens are not overlooked.
Checks and Balances
Judicial Branch
Upholds federal and state laws
Executive Branch
Enforces Laws
Legislative BranchWrites laws
Nom
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Can Declare acts of the executive
unconstitutional
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Can override executive’s veto and reject judicial nominations
Can veto laws made by the legislative
U.S. Government Printing Office, . Ben's Guide to U.S. Government. 12/15/2008. Web. 20 Oct 2009. <http:// bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html>
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