Let’s Review the 3 Branches of the U.S.

Government

Legislative Branchbicameral (Senate = 100, House = 435)

propose laws (legislation) and amendments

declare war

spend money/create taxes

override a veto

approve pres. nominations

impeach the president

impeach justices

Executive Branch

set the agenda (foreign & domestic policies)

Commander in Chief who can send troops overseas

nominates cabinet members (DoD, DOS, EPA...)

sign or veto proposed laws

nominates Supreme Court justices

VP = President of the Senate

Judicial Branchwww.supremecourtus.gov

interpret the Constitution

judge laws

Supreme Court = highest court of appeals

regulates state vs state suits

establishes legal precedents

declare actions of the president unconstitutional

Got it?

or

Has the power to declare war?

legislative!

Has the power to tax?

legislative

Decides foreign policy goals?

executive

Interprets the Constitution?

judicial

Quiz, ya!