Branches of Branches of GovernmentGovernment

Michael LonsberryMichael LonsberryEDU 290: Technology in EducationEDU 290: Technology in Education

Central Michigan UniversityCentral Michigan UniversityFall 2009Fall 2009

Washington D.C., President Barack Obama’s Inauguration

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Why Have Three Branches?Why Have Three Branches?

Definition of RolesDefinition of Roles

Division of ResponsibilityDivision of Responsibility

Checks and BalancesChecks and Balances

The Three BranchesThe Three Branches

LegislativeLegislative• Writes and passes laws, amendmentsWrites and passes laws, amendments

ExecutiveExecutive• Manages Gov’t and Carries out LawsManages Gov’t and Carries out Laws

JudicialJudicial• Interprets and redefines lawsInterprets and redefines laws

The LegislativeThe Legislative

Divided into Two HousesDivided into Two Houses• House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives• SenateSenate

Article 1 of the U.S ConstitutionArticle 1 of the U.S Constitution• Size of both housesSize of both houses• Requirements to serveRequirements to serve• Powers and restrictionsPowers and restrictions

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington D.C.

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Congressional RolesCongressional Roles

Speaker of the Speaker of the HouseHouse

President of the President of the SenateSenate

Majority / Minority / Majority / Minority / Super MajoritySuper Majority

WhipsWhips

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The Executive BranchThe Executive Branch

Article 2 of the U.S. ConstitutionArticle 2 of the U.S. Constitution

President, Vice PresidentPresident, Vice President

Powers and RestrictionsPowers and Restrictions

ImpeachmentImpeachment

The White House, Washington D.C.

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Replica of President Gerald Ford’s White House

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The Judicial BranchThe Judicial Branch

Article 3 of the U.S. ConstitutionArticle 3 of the U.S. Constitution

Levels of the CourtsLevels of the Courts

JurisdictionJurisdiction

Judicial ReviewJudicial Review

Supreme Court Building, Washington D.C.

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CitationsCitations

Vice President Biden photo:Vice President Biden photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/patricke

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Speaker of the House Pelosi Photo:Speaker of the House Pelosi Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/http://www.flickr.com/photos/

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