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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