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The Three Branches of Government
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Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
What Are The Three Branches
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Each branch is responsible for their job
No one gets too much power
Helps thing run smoothly
Separation of Powers
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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?
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The Senate has 100 members
Two from each state
Must be at least 30 years old
The Senate
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Must live in the state he/she represents
Elected for 6 years
Must be a citizen for 9 years
The Senate
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Has 435 members
At least 1 representatives from each state
Elected by the people
House of Representatives
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2-year term
At least 25 years old
Must be a citizen for 7 years
House of Representatives
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Article II, Section I of the Constitution
Makes sure laws are obeyed
The President is the head
Executive Branch
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Vice President
Departments heads/cabinet members
Independent Agencies
The President Gets Help From…
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The countries court system
Decides meaning of laws
Decides how laws are applied
Decides if the laws break the rules
Judicial Branch
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Highest court in the U.S.
Made up of 9 judges/justices
There is one Chief Justice
The Supreme Court
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Appointed by the President
Approved by the Senate
Justices have their job for life
The Supreme Court
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The branches check each others power
Set to maintain balance of powers
Checks and Balances
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Judicial Branch
Upholds federal and state laws
Executive Branch
Enforces Laws
Legislative BranchWrites laws
Nom
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Can D
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Can override executive’s veto and reject judicial nominations
Can veto laws made by the legislative
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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.
Conclusion
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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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