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Separation of Powers

Legislative Branch House of Representatives ( 435 members) Serves 2-year term Must be 25 years old and been a citizen for 7 years Can propose tax laws Can impeach the president & federal judges Can elect the president (in special cases) Congress Makes Laws

Legislative Branch Senate( 100members) Serves 6-year term Must be 30 years old and been a citizen for 9 years Can approve presidential appointments Can ratify treaties w/ foreign gov’ts Can try the president & federal officials after impeachment Can elect vice president (in special cases) Makes Laws

Legislative Branch The House and Senate Together Can propose laws Can declare war Can override a president’s veto with a 2/3 vote Can propose amendments with a 2/3 vote Makes Laws

Executive Branch President Serves 4-year term Must be 35 years old and been a citizen for 14 years Can approve or veto laws Makes treaties with foreign gov’ts Nominates judges to Supreme Court Appoints cabinet members Commander-in-Chief of military President, VP, Cabinet Enforces Laws

Judicial Branch Supreme Court Justices Serves for life Can declare laws unconstitutional Can declare executive orders unconstitutional Can settle disputes between states Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial of the President Supreme & Federal Courts Interprets Laws