3 Branches of Government
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Congress = House of Representatives + Senate
Legislative Branch
The House of Representatives is based on population.
Legislative Branch
There are 100 Senators (2 per state)
Legislative Branch
Legislative BranchThe legislative branch is responsible for:
Crafting Bills
Can Overturn Vetoes to Pass Bills
Can impeach the President
Must approve presidents budget
Power of the Purse
Approves and rejects Presidents appointments
Declares War
Is made up of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet
Executive Branch
The President is elected every 4 years, for a maximum of 2
terms
Executive Branch
A special group called the Electoral College elects the
president and vice president
Executive Branch
Electoral College Map
Electoral College MapThe executive branch is responsible for:The
Executive Branch
Enforcing Laws
Approves or Vetoes Congress Bills
Directs Military
Makes Foreign Policy
Writes Federal BudgetIs led by the Supreme Court
Judicial Branch
9 Supreme Court justices serve for life
Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch is responsible for:
Judicial Branch
Interprets Laws
Decides if laws are Constitutional
Decides court Cases
Settles cases between 2 or more states A system by which each
branch of government limits the power of other branches Checks and
Balances
