separation of powers three branches of government
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Separation of Powers
Three Branches of Government
Makes the laws House of
RepresentativesSenate
Executes/
carries out
the laws
Makes sure the laws
are carried out fairly
Chart of Three Branches of Government LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIAL
House of Representatives:
Senate:
Both Together:
Can you put the following facts in the
correct category?
LEGISLATIVE
EXECUTIVE
JUDICIAL
EXECUTIVE
• The president serves a 4-year term.
LEGISLATIVE
• Senators serve a 6-year term.
JUDICIAL
• Judges of the Supreme Court serve for life.
• Representatives serve a 2-year term.
LEGISLATIVE
• A Senator must be 30 years old to be elected and a citizen for 9 years.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can declare laws unconstitutional.
JUDICIAL
• A Representative must be 25 years old to be elected and a citizen for 7 years.
LEGISLATIVE
• Has power to approve or veto laws.
EXECUTIVE
• The President must be at least 35 years old, 14-year resident, and native born.
EXECUTIVE
• Can propose tax laws.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can settle disputes involving the U.S.
JUDICIAL
• Can impeach the president.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can try (take to court) the president after impeachment.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can settle disputes between the states.
JUDICIAL
• Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial of the president.
JUDICIAL
• Can propose laws.
LEGISLATIVE
• Makes treaties with foreign governments.
EXECUTIVE
• Ratifies treaties with foreign governments.
LEGISLATIVE
• Nominates judges to the Supreme Court.
EXECUTIVE
• Can declare war.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can override president’s veto with 2/3 vote.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can propose amendments to Constitution with 2/3 vote.
LEGISLATIVE
YES!
• Is Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces.
EXECUTIVE
• Appoints cabinet members.
EXECUTIVE
• Can approve presidential appointments.
LEGISLATIVE
I agree!
• Creates federal courts.
LEGISLATIVE
Congress Makes Laws
President, Vice President,&
Cabinet Carry out laws
Supreme Court & Federal Courts
Interpret Laws