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