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Applying the ConstitutionAll branches of government are involvedLegislative-establishing laws and other agencies

Executive- writing executive ordersLaws that do not need congressional

approvalJudicial- performing judicial review

Applying the ConstitutionStrict Constructionists- giving the words in

the document only their literal meaning

Loose constructionists- following the words plus any reasonable inferences that can be drawn from them

Discussion questionWhich is the best way view the

United States Constitution? Strict or Loose

Political PartiesPolitical party—an organized group that

seeks to win elections in order to influence the activities of governmentParties help determine the choice of

candidates, policies, and programs presented to the voters

Parties also help shape the judicial branch; deeply affect how government operates

Political PartiesTwo party system

DemocratsRepublicans

Third PartiesGreen, Constitutional, and Libertarian parties Theodore Roosevelt ran for the president with

the bull moose party in 1912

AssignmentUsing your electronic devices, find a third

party in the United States.Research and write about

History of the partyThe beliefs of the partyElection resultsInteresting facts about the party

Groups of no more than 4One paper per group

Customs and TraditionsCustoms can sometimes be vague or inferred

Constitution authorizes the president to “require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments”

Not a cabinet of advisorsCustoms started in Washington can become

traditionsPresidential term limits and the passing of the

22nd amendment.

Criticizing the ConstitutionGridlock- Inability to govern effectively due

to separation of powers.Government shutdowns

Electoral CollegeA group of representatives that cast votes for

the president from the suggestions of the population.