1. Three Branch Simulation A=Nat’l gov’t procedure B=Our gov’t procedure C=Your opinion about “B”

2. Executive Branch/Article Two P shall give from time to time Information on the state of the union and make recommendations P shall receive ambassadors and other public ministers (he serves as the nation’s leader/spokesperson) P shall be commander-in-chief of the military P shall serve as chief diplomat toward other countries

3. Legislative Branch/Article One The C shall be granted legislative powers The C shall make all laws necessary and proper The C may declare a yearly agenda of bills it would like to make into laws The HR and S shall introduce bills through relevant committees Bills may reach the HR or S floor for debate and vote Bills which pass both the HR and S shall be presented to the P for signing into law or veto A P veto can be overridden by a 2/3 vote of both the HR and S The HR can impeach elected members of nat’l gov’t The S serves as the “jury” for any impeached officials, requiring a 2/3 vote by the S for removal

4. Judicial Branch/Article Three The SC shall conduct judicial review The SC shall set precedent by stating reviewed case opinions Majority Opinion Concurring opinion Dissenting Opinion The SC Chief Justice shall serve as the judge for impeachment removal hearings