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Separation of Powers Three Branches of Government

Legislative Branch Congress House of Representatives Makes the laws Senate

President & Vice President Executive Branch President & Vice President Executes/ carries out the laws

Judicial Branch Judges/Courts Makes sure the laws are carried out fairly

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.

Can you put the following facts in the correct category? LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIAL

EXECUTIVE The president serves a 4-year term.

LEGISLATIVE Senate Senators serve a 6-year term.

JUDICIAL Judges of the Supreme Court serve for life.

LEGISLATIVE House of Representatives Representatives serve a 2-year term.

LEGISLATIVE Senate A Senator must be 30 years old to be elected and a citizen for 9 years.

JUDICIAL Can declare laws unconstitutional.

LEGISLATIVE House of Representatives A Representative must be 25 years old to be elected and a citizen for 7 years.

EXECUTIVE Has power to approve or veto laws.

EXECUTIVE The President must be at least 35 years old, 14-year resident, and native born.

LEGISLATIVE House of Representatives Can propose tax laws.

JUDICIAL Can settle disputes involving the U.S.

LEGISLATIVE House of Representatives Can impeach the president.

LEGISLATIVE Senate Can try (take to court) the president after impeachment.

JUDICIAL Can settle disputes between the states.

JUDICIAL Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial of the president.

LEGISLATIVE Both Together Can propose laws.

EXECUTIVE Makes treaties with foreign governments.

LEGISLATIVE Senate Ratifies treaties with foreign governments.

EXECUTIVE Nominates judges to the Supreme Court.

LEGISLATIVE Both Together Can declare war.

LEGISLATIVE Both Together Can override president’s veto with 2/3 vote.

LEGISLATIVE YES! Both Together 2 / 3 Can propose amendments to Constitution with 2/3 vote. YES! 2 / 3

EXECUTIVE Is Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces.

EXECUTIVE Appoints cabinet members.

LEGISLATIVE Senate Can approve presidential appointments. I agree!

LEGISLATIVE Both Together Creates federal courts.

What about checks & balances?

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