US Branches of Government

“The Power of Three”3 Branches working within 3 levels of Government

A Few Definitions…

Add these vocabulary words to your US Constitution

Vocabulary Glossary

1. Delegated Powers – Powers and responsibilities given

specifically to the FEDERAL Government

2. Reserved Powers – Powers and responsibilities left up

to the STATE Governments

3. Concurrent Powers – Powers and responsibilities that

are shared by both the FEDERAL and the STATE

Governments

Each Branch has a special job to do. Each Branch can be found in each level of government. What does each branch do??????

Federal-National or Country wide

State

Local

Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

What powers does each level have? Concurrent, Delegated, or Reserved?

Federal-

USA(Delegated)

(Concurrent)

State

Texas(Reserved)

(Concurrent)

LocalSan Antonio

(Concurrent)

Executive Branch

(enforces laws)

Legislative Branch

(writes laws)

Judicial Branch

(gives meaning to laws)

What powers does each lave have? Concurrent, Delegated, or Reserved?

Federal-Nation wide

USA

State

Texas

LocalSan Antonio

Executive Branch

(enforces laws)

Legislative Branch

(writes laws)

Judicial Branch

(gives meaning to laws

President, VP

Cabinet, staff,

Military, FBI, CIA

advisors

Cabinet members include: The Department of Agriculture: Military; Home land security; Treasury; Education and more.

Federal-Nation wide

USA

State

Texas

LocalSan Antonio

Executive Branch

(enforces laws)

Legislative Branch

(writes laws)

Judicial Branch

(gives meaning to laws

Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors

President, VP

Cabinet, staff,

Military, FBI, CIA

advisors

Governor Rick Perry of Texas

LT. Governor Richard Dewhurst

Texas State Troopers

Federal-Nation wide

USA

State

Texas

LocalSan Antonio

Executive Branch

(enforces laws)

Legislative Branch

(writes laws)

Judicial Branch

(gives meaning to laws

Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff

Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff

President, VP

Cabinet, staff,

Military, FBI, CIA

advisors

Julian is the Mayor of San Antonio. He and his brother Joaquin grew up on the

Southside.

Chief William McManus of the San Antonio Police Department

San Antonio Fire Department Fire Chief

Charles Hood

Federal-Nation wide

USA

State

Texas

LocalSan Antonio

Executive Branch

(enforces laws)

Legislative Branch

(writes laws)

Judicial Branch

(gives meaning to laws

President, VP

Cabinet

Military

Advisors & staff

Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff

Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff

Congress –

Senate (2)per state

House of Reps (based on population by district)

Federal-Nation wide

USA

State

Texas

LocalSan Antonio

Executive Branch

(enforces laws)

Legislative Branch

(writes laws)

Judicial Branch

(gives meaning to laws

President, VP

Cabinet

Military

Advisors & staff

Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff

Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff

Congress –

Senate (2)per state

House of Reps (based on population by district)

Texas State Legislature—

Senate (by District)

House of Reps(by District)

Federal-Nation wide

USA

State

Texas

LocalSan Antonio

Executive Branch

(enforces laws)

Legislative Branch

(writes laws)

Judicial Branch

(gives meaning to laws

President, VP

Cabinet

Military

Advisors & staff

Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff

Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff

Congress –

Senate (2)per state

House of Reps (based on population by district)

Texas State Legislature—

Senate (by District)

House of Reps(by District)

City Council Reps by District

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Texas has 32 congressional districts.

Federal-Nation wide

USA

State

Texas

LocalSan Antonio

Executive Branch

(enforces laws)

Legislative Branch

(writes laws)

Judicial Branch

(gives meaning to laws

President, VP

Cabinet

Military

Advisors & staff

Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff

Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff

Congress –

Senate (2)per state

House of Reps (based on population by district)

Texas State Legislature—

Senate (by District)

House of Reps(by District)

City Council Reps by District

The Supreme Court

Appointed by the President for life, and approved by Congress.

Federal-Nation wide

USA

State

Texas

LocalSan Antonio

Executive Branch

(enforces laws)

Legislative Branch

(writes laws)

Judicial Branch

(gives meaning to laws

President, VP

Cabinet

Military

Advisors & staff

Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff

Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff

Congress –

Senate (2)per state

House of Reps (based on population

Texas Legislature—

Senate (by District)

House of Reps(by District)

City Council Reps by District

The Supreme Court

Appointed by the President for life, and approved by Congress.

In Texas Judges are elected. The chief Justice is appointed by the governor. Texas has 9 judges.

Federal-Nation wide

USA

State

Texas

LocalSan Antonio

Executive Branch

(enforces laws)

Legislative Branch

(writes laws)

Judicial Branch

(gives meaning to laws

President, VP

Cabinet

Military

Advisors & staff

Governor, Lt. Governor, national guard, state police, advisors & staff

Mayor, Police, Fire department, advisors and staff

Congress –

Senate (2)per state

House of Reps (based on population

Texas Legislature—

Senate (by District)

House of Reps(by District)

City Council Reps by District

The Supreme Court

Appointed by the President for life, and approved by Congress.

In Texas Judges are elected. The chief Justice is appointed by the governor. Texas has 9 judges

Court judges are voted for by citizens.