branches of

government

3 bra

nches

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Imagine a triangle !

Judicial Legislative

Executive

branches of

government

3 bra

nches

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Imagine a triangle !Judicial Legislative

Executive

branches of

government Legislative branch• Makes laws • How? (Starts as a bill)• Bicameral • Why 2 houses ?

branches of

government Legislative branch•Why 2 houses ?

branches of

government Legislative branch•What could happen to the bill ?

o Passo Vetoo Override vetoo Unconstitutionalo Constitution Amendment

branches of

government Checks and balances•Limits Presidential power

What exactly can the President do ?

branches of

government Executive branch• The President ( a branch of 1) • Enforces the laws passed by congress

branches of

government Executive branch• Commander in Chief of Armed Services• Represents America to the World• Appoints head of agencies

branches of

government Executive branch• Hosts dignitaries• Signs Treaties • Chooses the Vice President • 4 year term (can only be elected 2ce)

branches of

government Judicial branch

• Judges appointed by President (not elected) • Supreme Court (highest US court) • Constitutionality of a law

branches of

government

Independent Practice