Branches of Government?

What is Government?

By: Rohan O. Smith

Branches of Government…..

What is the Legislative ?

* Made up of the congress and government agencies.

* Article 1 of the constitution established this branch and gave congress the power to make laws.

* Congress has two part: Senate and House of Representatives.

• Start laws that make people pay taxes.

• Decide if a Gov. officials be put on trial before the Senate.

• Say yes or no to any treaties the president makes.

• Say yes or no to any people the president recommends for jobs.

• Can hold a trial for a Gov. official.

Legislative = Senate + House

Team: CongressPlayers: Senate and House of Representative GOAL….. Making

laws

What is the Executive ?

* This branch makes sure the laws of the United States are obeyed.

* The President is the head of this branch.

* The President gets assistance from the vice president, department heads and independent agencies.

What are the roles of the President?

What is the purpose of the President’s Cabinet?

Executive

What is the Judicial ?

* Made up of the court system.

* The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land.

* Article 111 of the constitution established this court and all other Federal courts were created by Congress.

* Courts decide arguments about the meaning of the laws, how they are applied, and whether they break the Constitution.

Supreme Court

Judicial

Nine Justices - one is chief Justice

Summary

1. How many parts is Congress made up of ?a. Two b. Four c. Three

a. Two - Senate and House of Representatives

2. Who is the Head of the Executive Branch of government ?

a. Chief Justice b. Senator c. President

c. President – and he gets assistance from the vice president

3. Which court is the highest in the land ?

a. supreme b. traffic c. criminal

a. Supreme – 9 Justice and one is Chief Justice

CreditsBeth Sockman and Lisa MelbourneAlmighty God

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