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US Branches of Government
“The Power of Three”3 Branches working within 3 levels of Government
A Few Definitions…
Add these vocabulary words to your US Constitution
Vocabulary Glossary
1. Delegated Powers – Powers and responsibilities given
specifically to the FEDERAL Government
2. Reserved Powers – Powers and responsibilities left up
to the STATE Governments
3. Concurrent Powers – Powers and responsibilities that
are shared by both the FEDERAL and the STATE
Governments
Each Branch has a special job to do. Each Branch can be found in each level of government. What does each branch do??????
Federal-National or Country wide
State
Local
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
What powers does each level have? Concurrent, Delegated, or Reserved?
Federal-
USA(Delegated)
(Concurrent)
State
Texas(Reserved)
(Concurrent)
LocalSan Antonio
(Concurrent)
Executive Branch
(enforces laws)
Legislative Branch
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to laws)
What powers does each lave have? Concurrent, Delegated, or Reserved?
Federal-Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
LocalSan Antonio
Executive Branch
(enforces laws)
Legislative Branch
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to laws
President, VP
Cabinet, staff,
Military, FBI, CIA
advisors
Cabinet members include: The Department of Agriculture: Military; Home land security; Treasury; Education and more.
Federal-Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
LocalSan Antonio
Executive Branch
(enforces laws)
Legislative Branch
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to laws
Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors
President, VP
Cabinet, staff,
Military, FBI, CIA
advisors
Governor Rick Perry of Texas
LT. Governor Richard Dewhurst
Texas State Troopers
Federal-Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
LocalSan Antonio
Executive Branch
(enforces laws)
Legislative Branch
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to laws
Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff
Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff
President, VP
Cabinet, staff,
Military, FBI, CIA
advisors
Julian is the Mayor of San Antonio. He and his brother Joaquin grew up on the
Southside.
Chief William McManus of the San Antonio Police Department
San Antonio Fire Department Fire Chief
Charles Hood
Federal-Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
LocalSan Antonio
Executive Branch
(enforces laws)
Legislative Branch
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to laws
President, VP
Cabinet
Military
Advisors & staff
Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff
Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff
Congress –
Senate (2)per state
House of Reps (based on population by district)
Federal-Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
LocalSan Antonio
Executive Branch
(enforces laws)
Legislative Branch
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to laws
President, VP
Cabinet
Military
Advisors & staff
Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff
Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff
Congress –
Senate (2)per state
House of Reps (based on population by district)
Texas State Legislature—
Senate (by District)
House of Reps(by District)
Federal-Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
LocalSan Antonio
Executive Branch
(enforces laws)
Legislative Branch
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to laws
President, VP
Cabinet
Military
Advisors & staff
Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff
Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff
Congress –
Senate (2)per state
House of Reps (based on population by district)
Texas State Legislature—
Senate (by District)
House of Reps(by District)
City Council Reps by District
http://www.nationalatlas.gov/asp/cd_popups.asp?imgFile=../printable/images/preview/congdist/pagecgd110_us.gif&imgw=750&imgh=452
Texas has 32 congressional districts.
Federal-Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
LocalSan Antonio
Executive Branch
(enforces laws)
Legislative Branch
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to laws
President, VP
Cabinet
Military
Advisors & staff
Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff
Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff
Congress –
Senate (2)per state
House of Reps (based on population by district)
Texas State Legislature—
Senate (by District)
House of Reps(by District)
City Council Reps by District
The Supreme Court
Appointed by the President for life, and approved by Congress.
Federal-Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
LocalSan Antonio
Executive Branch
(enforces laws)
Legislative Branch
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to laws
President, VP
Cabinet
Military
Advisors & staff
Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff
Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff
Congress –
Senate (2)per state
House of Reps (based on population
Texas Legislature—
Senate (by District)
House of Reps(by District)
City Council Reps by District
The Supreme Court
Appointed by the President for life, and approved by Congress.
In Texas Judges are elected. The chief Justice is appointed by the governor. Texas has 9 judges.
Federal-Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
LocalSan Antonio
Executive Branch
(enforces laws)
Legislative Branch
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to laws
President, VP
Cabinet
Military
Advisors & staff
Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff
Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff
Congress –
Senate (2)per state
House of Reps (based on population
Texas Legislature—
Senate (by District)
House of Reps(by District)
City Council Reps by District
The Supreme Court
Appointed by the President for life, and approved by Congress.
In Texas Judges are elected. The chief Justice is appointed by the governor. Texas has 9 judges
Court judges are voted for by citizens.