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Label the page Label the page ““3 Branches of 3 Branches of GovernmentGovernment””

On the top line, which philosopher On the top line, which philosopher thought a balanced government thought a balanced government would be best? Why?would be best? Why?

Divide it into three sections labeled:Divide it into three sections labeled: Legislative Legislative Executive Executive Judicial Judicial

Legislative Legislative

Congress (bicameral)Congress (bicameral)Makes LawsMakes Laws

House of Representatives

(435 members)1. 2 years Terms2. 25 yrs. old/ 7 yrs. citizen3. propose tax laws4. can impeach the president.

Senate Senate (100 members)(100 members)

5. 6-year term5. 6-year term

6. 30 years old / citizen for 9 years6. 30 years old / citizen for 9 years

7. Can approve presidential 7. Can approve presidential appointmentsappointments

8. Ratifies treaties with foreign 8. Ratifies treaties with foreign governmentsgovernments

9. Can try the president after 9. Can try the president after impeachmentimpeachment

Both togetherBoth together

10. Can propose laws 10. Can propose laws

11. Can declare war 11. Can declare war

12. Can override the president12. Can override the president’’s s veto veto with a 2/3 votewith a 2/3 vote

13. Can propose amendments to 13. Can propose amendments to the the Constitution with a 2/3 Constitution with a 2/3 votevote

ExecutiveExecutive

President, Vice President, Vice President, CabinetPresident, Cabinet

Enforces LawsEnforces Laws

14. 4-year term with a max of 2 terms.14. 4-year term with a max of 2 terms.

15. 35 years old, a 14- year resident, 15. 35 years old, a 14- year resident, and native born and native born

16. Has power to approve or veto laws16. Has power to approve or veto laws

17. Make treaties with foreign 17. Make treaties with foreign governments.governments.

18. Nominates judges to the Supreme 18. Nominates judges to the Supreme Court Court

19. Appoints cabinet members19. Appoints cabinet members

20. Is Commander-in-Chief of U.S. 20. Is Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forcesmilitary forces

JudicialJudicialSupreme and Federal CourtsSupreme and Federal Courts

Interprets LawsInterprets Laws

21. Justices of the Supreme 21. Justices of the Supreme Court serve for lifeCourt serve for life

22. Can declare laws 22. Can declare laws unconstitutionalunconstitutional

23. Can settle disputes 23. Can settle disputes involving the United Statesinvolving the United States

24. Can settle disputes between 24. Can settle disputes between statesstates

25. Chief Justice presides over 25. Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial of the impeachment trial of the President.President.

The Marshall CourtThe Marshall Court

McCulloch vs. MarylandMcCulloch vs. Maryland Established that Congress has Established that Congress has impliedimplied

powers powers Can make laws that are Can make laws that are ““Necessary and ProperNecessary and Proper””

Federal Government is supreme over statesFederal Government is supreme over states

Marbury vs. MadisonMarbury vs. Madison Established Established judicial reviewjudicial review

Supreme Court reviews laws to make sure they Supreme Court reviews laws to make sure they are constitutionalare constitutional

Chart of the Three Chart of the Three Branches of GovernmentBranches of Government