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Foundation of Federal Government Constitution designates three branches to make up the government so that one person does not have too much authority.
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The United States National Government
by Elizabeth Crockett
Foundation of Federal Government
Constitution designates three branches to make up the government so that one person does not have too much authority.
President
Executive
House of Representatives Senate
Congress
Legislative
Supreme Court
Judicial
Constitution
Executive Branch
President heads the executive branch.
• Must be at least thirty-five years old• Must be born in the United States• Has lived in the United States for the past
fourteen years• Serves a four year term• Can be serve for two termsTo find out more go to: http://www.whitehouse.gov
Current President Of United States
http://gatech.edu/presidential-visit/clip03.html
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States and is our current president.
Clip on the hyperlink to see him give a speech.
Legislative Branch
U.S. Congress is made up of two parts:The House of Representatives, The Senate
Duties Include:• To write, debate, and pass bills• Approve the making of money• Declare war on other countries
Judicial Branch
Supreme Court is the highest Court in the land.
• Nine judges, called justices• Hear from 80 to 100 cases per year• Decide on cases that challenge the
Constitution• Are appointed for life by the president
and approved by the Senate.
The People’s Role
• Vote- any citizen of the U.S. who is over 18 can vote
• Write letters to your representative or Senator to express your views
• Practice rights: such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to have arms
Vote for Something!