1. Government Review

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Communist Nations Today
China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, Vietnam

5. Stop and Think What were the Articles of Confederation?
What was our government system based off of?

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

10. Wrap Up
What would life be like without government?

11. Checks and Balances

12. 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

13. 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)

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.