Chapter 8-2

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Identify the roles the President fills as head of Executive Branch.’

Discuss the Legislative role in government Describe how the Judicial Branch is

organized. Explain how each branch of government can

check the other branches.

Discuss the power of the Presidency Discuss the following people and what

position they fill (Executive, Legislature, Judicial)

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House of Representative Senate Write a bill; pass as law Elastic Clause Committees deals with

specific topics, education, defense, science, banking, etc.

Congress declares war

President/Vice President Highest elected officials Directs foreign policy Makes treaties Appoint ambassadors Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Issues special pardon Calls for special session of Congress Suggests new laws and works with Congress

to get them passed

Electoral College Popular vote vs. Electoral College We vote for a group of electors who are

pledged to the candidate Number of electors on the number of House

of Representatives/Senators A minimum of 3 each per state

SUPREME COURT

Appellate Court

District Court

Judiciary Act of 1789 created court system

Appeal means to disagree Lower courts find a

decision, District Court Forwarded to Appellate

Court Supreme Court, Chief

Justice and 8 Associate Judges

Serves as nation’s final court of appeals “The Court of last resort”, last to review Only 100 per year Majority of five judges necessary What does the Constitution “Mean” Verifies if Congress passed law is

constitutional

Who leads the Legislative Branch? House of Representatives and Senate

Who leads the Executive Branch? Offices of the President

Who controls the Judicial Branch? Supreme Court

Who are the only elected officials chosen by all American voters? President and Vice President

What is the most important power of Congress Make the nations law

How is the Federal Court organized from top to bottom? Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Court

What is the main role of the President. Carry out the nations laws

What court is considered the “court of last resort”? Supreme Court

What are some examples of Presidental checks? Veto, call special session of Congress, Make

Appointments

Today we have discussed: The role of each branch Legislature Executive Branch Judicial Branch