The Government Branches Out

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

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

Which building belongs to which branch of government??

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Executive Branch

Duties

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Duties

The President is in charge of the Executive Branch

President Barack Obama2009-Present

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The President: Carries out federal

laws Recommends new

ones Directs national

defense and foreign policy

Performs ceremonial duties

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directing governmentcommanding the Armed Forcesdealing with international powers

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acting as chief law enforcement officer

vetoing laws

Legislative Branch

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Who is in charge of the Legislative Branch? House of Representatives Senate

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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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The House has the power to:• pass laws• originate spending bills

Powersof the Senate

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Senate powers include:• impeaching officials • approving treaties

Judicial Branch

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The Supreme Court is in charge of:• the Judicial Branch• Interpreting the Constitution

Dutiesof the Supreme Court Justices

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The Supreme Court is the highest court and is made up of:• Chief justice (head judge)• Eight associate judgesThe justices are appointed by:• The president• Approved by a vote of the senateThe job of the supreme court justices is to Interpret laws passed by congress

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Judicial Branch Powers include:• interpreting the

Constitution• reviewing laws• deciding cases

involving states' rights

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Example of the Supreme Court Powers being put to use:In 1954 racial segregation was in schools ruled unconstitutionalby Chief Justice Earl Warren. This decision affected schools all over the United States. It also paved the way for many civil rightslaws passed over the next several years.

TestQuestion #1

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

The president

Chief justice

The vice-president

Question #2

Which of the following actions does the President NOT do?

Veto laws

Command armed forces

Make the laws

Question #3

Who can introduce spending bills?

The President

The House

The Senate

Question #4

One of the powers of the Senate is?

To pass laws

To impeach officials

To veto bills

Question #5

How long does a justice serve the Supreme Court?

6 years

2 years

For life, retirement

Question #6

Which Chief Justice ruled segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

Earl Warren

Martin Luther King Jr.

John F. Kennedy

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