1. United States Government

2. There are three separate but equal branches of government.
The American system of government is established by the United States Constitution.
There are three separate but equal branches of government.
The Founding Fathers, the framers of the Constitution, wanted to form a government that did not allow one person to have too much authority or control.
With this in mind the framers wrote the Constitution to provide for a separation of powers, or three separate branches of government.

3. 3 Branches of Government:
Executive
Together, these branches make, execute, and interpret the laws that govern our country. Because each branch has both individual and shared powers, each is accountable to the others.
Each has its own responsibilities and at the same time they work together to make the country run smoothly and to assure that the rights of citizens are not ignored.
Legislative
Judicial

4. Our government is a system of checks and balances.
Executive
Branch
This "checks and balances" system means that the balance of power in our government remains steady.
A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government.
Judicial
Branch
Legislative
Branch

5. Let's take
a closer
look
at our
government.

6. Legislative Branch Includes Congress Senate House of Representatives
Main job: make laws
U. S. Capitol Building

7. The Senate 2 from each state 100 members
Each Senator serves for 6 years
Candidates must be: 35 years old and live in the state they represent
Georgia’s Senators are
David Perdue
Johnny Isakson

8. House of Representatives
435 members
Number of representatives depends on the population of each state
Georgia has 16 representatives
Each representative serves for 2 years
States with the highest population have the most representatives.
Example: California, the most populated state in the union, has 52 representatives.
Example: Alaska, North and South Dakota, Wyoming have only 1 representative.
Candidates must be: 25 years old and live in the state they represent

9. Executive Branch Includes the President Main job: carry out laws
Serves for 4 years

10. Lives and works in the White House
So You Wanna Be the President?
35 years old
Citizen of the United States
Resident of the United States for 14 years
Lives and works in the White House

11. After you're elected...
“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
After the president has been elected, he or she is sworn into office on January 20 for a four-year term.

12. Meet our President
                                                                                                                              
Barack Obama

13. Running for President of the United States are:
Our current candidates…
Running for President of the United States are:
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

14. Judicial Branch Includes The Supreme Court
Main job: decide what laws mean according to the U.S. Constitution

15. The Supreme Court 9 justices make up the court
Serve for the rest of their lives or until they decide to retire.
The Supreme Court reviews federal and state laws to make sure they do not conflict in any way with the U.S. Constitution.
Appointed by the President
Serve for the rest of their lives or until they retire

16. Let's Review... What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
2. Congress is made up of House of Representatives and Senate.
3. How many Senators are from each state? 2
Georgia’s two Senators are David Perdue and Johnny Isakson.
4. Which branch of government includes the President?
Executive Branch

17. Let's Review... 5. What is the job of the Executive Branch?
Carry out laws
6. Who is the current President of the United States?
Barack Obama
7. What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
Decide what laws mean
8. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
For the rest of their lives

18. Democracy is government by the people.
Always remember...
America is a democracy.
Democracy is government by the people.
That includes
YOU!