Government Review
Government Review The First American Constitution was known as the … Articles of Confederation- a loose alliance of 13 independent states. Laid foundation for Congress and Fed. Govt. Federalism- System where power is divided between state and federal government
Where did our government structure come from??? Combination of … Roman Republic- citizen’s rule themselves through elected representatives The English Bill of Rights and French Enlightenment idea of separation of powers The Constitution – a strong central government that protects individual state rights.
Communist Nations Today China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, Vietnam
Stop and Think What were the Articles of Confederation? What was our government system based off of?
State vs. Federal Government Articles of Confederation Loosely set up with most power held by the states Intention was to re-evaluate after Rev. War Federal government varies in amount of involvement from president to president
The Constitution Articles of Confederation 1 The Legislative branch 2 The Executive Branch 3 The Judicial Branch The Preamble- describes the purpose of government “To defend justice and liberty and provide peace and safety” The Bill of Rights- 1st Ten Amendments Other Amendments 11-27
Create your own “Foldable” Use the diagram and the information on page 49 in your text. Include the following: Each branch listed on the front flap The basic duties of each branch on the inside back Title of foldable along side
Wrap Up What would life be like without government?
Checks and Balances https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bf3CwYCxXw
Separation of Powers 3 Branches Legislative Executive Judicial Each branch has the power to monitor (check) the other branches No one branch is ever more powerful than any other
Powers of the Legislative Branch Makes Laws Creates agencies and programs Can propose Amendments Appropriates money to carry out laws and programs Can override President veto with 2/3 vote Can impeach and remove President, high officials, & judges Prints & Coins Money Raises & supports the armed forces Can declare War Regulates trade Approves or rejects appointment of judges Approves Presidential appointments **2 Senators per state, Representatives based on population (435)
Powers of the Executive Branch Proposes Laws Can Veto Laws Negotiates foreign treaties Serves as commander in chief of the armed forces. Appoints ambassadors Appoints Supreme Court Justices and federal judges Can grant pardons to federal offenders Recommends Legislation **Presidential Notes - must be 35 yrs old, natural born citizen
Powers of the Judicial Branch Supreme Court- 9 Justices appointed by President and approved by Congress Can declare laws (acts of Congress) unconstitutional Can declare executive actions unconstitutional.
Veto Powers Legislation is passed by the House and the Senate and then presented to the President He has the power to veto that document Sends it back to Congress within 10 days
Presidential Succession Vice President Speaker of the House of Representatives President Pro Tempore of the Senate Secretary of State Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Defense Attorney General Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Energy Secretary of Education Secretary of Veterans Affairs Secretary of Homeland Security
On your foldable… Add a picture or image to inside of flap of each branch that best depicts their role. Finish decorating and coloring any other areas appropriately.