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THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENTStandard: 5.C.1.2 – Students are able to define and describe the roles of democratic government of the United States.
Grace Gill
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
•Headed by Congress•The House of Representatives and the Senate
•Main task = to make the laws
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
• Powers include: • Passing laws•Originating spending bills (House)• Impeaching officials (Senate)• Approving treaties (Senate)
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JUDICIAL BRANCH
•Headed by the Supreme Court•Main task = interpret laws
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JUDICIAL BRANCH
•Powers include:• Interpreting the Constitution•Reviewing laws•Deciding cases involving states' rights.
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•Headed by the president. • Carries out federal laws and recommends new ones, directs national defense and foreign policy, and performs ceremonial duties.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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• Powers include:• Directing government • Commanding the Armed Forces• Dealing with international powers• Acting as chief law enforcement officer• Vetoing laws
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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HOW DOES A BILL BECOME A LAW?
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Legislative
Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
How do they all check on each other?
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BECAUSE AMERICA IS DEMOCRACY