1. JUDICIAL Interprets the Law
9 Justices on the Supreme Court, appointed by President, and serve for life
Decides if laws are constitutional
Can overturn rulings by other judges
Hears cases each year

2. LEGISLATIVE- House of Representatives
435 Members
Number based on state population
2 year terms
25 years old, U.S. Citizen for 7 years
Can serve unlimited terms

3. LEGISLATIVE- Congress as a whole
Makes laws
Write, debate, and pass bills
Approve presidential appointments

4. LEGISLATIVE- Senate 100 members, 2 per state 6 year terms
30 years old, U.S. Citizen for 9 years
Can serve unlimited terms

5. EXECUTIVE Enforces Laws
President, VP, Departments, Independent Agencies
President = can serve 2 terms, 4 years each
35 years old, natural born citizen
Signs laws, veto laws, appoint judges, pardon people

6. Use your “Principles of the Constitution” handout to complete the questions on the back of your tree. Attach into the front section of your notebook
Answer the questions on Comparing Governments in your notebook (front section).