The Three Branches of Government By Murphy
Table of Contents Executive……………………………p1.- p.7 Legislative………………………….p8- p.13 judicial……………………………….p.14 -p.18 The End p.19
Executive Enforces Laws
Executive Cabinet I will start by telling you about the cabinet. These are the parts, Secretary of Treasury, Defense, Justice, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Energy, Education, Veteran Affairs, and Homeland Security.
The President’s Length, Terms, Salary
President Job Qualifications
Job Description They can be many jobs. Like… Party Head Popular Leader Commander in Chief They can be many jobs. Like… Legislative Leader Chief of State Foreign Policy Director Chief Executive
Legislative Makes Laws!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Job Description Make laws Approve appointments by the President (judges and Cabinet members)
Congress (bicameral = 2 houses) House of Representatives Senate
How a Bill Becomes a Law The Senate or House writes a bill They vote on the bill The bill goes to the President The President approves = bill becomes a law The President vetoes = the process starts over
Senate Each state has 2 Senators 6 year terms Qualifications: (1) at least 30 years old (2) a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years (3) a resident of the state from which the candidate seeks election
House of Representatives The number is based on population of the state 2 year terms Alabama has 7 representatives California has 53 representatives Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming have 1 representative
Judicial Interprets Laws
Supreme Court The Supreme Court has nine members—a chief justice and eight associate justices.
Qualifications (1) at least 25 years old (2) a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years (3) a resident of the state from which the candidate seeks election.
Job Description - Interpret the laws - Protect the rights and liberties of everybody - The Supreme Court has the power to decide whether a federal or state law or action by the President is constitutional.
Term Length - Justices may remain in office for life - Justices are picked by the President and approved by the Senate
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