THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT.

Judicial Branch

Supreme Court Justices

• There is 9 Supreme Court Justices.
• The President Appoints the Justices.
• The Justices serve until death or until they resign.

Judicial Review

• The Supreme Court's power to examine laws.
• They can cancel laws if they violate the Constitution.
• This started in 1803.
• The Senate makes appointment for the a Supreme Court.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

• This house is made up of 435 members.
• The amount of members is based off of the state population.
• House Members serve 2 years and must at least 25 years old.

THE SENATE

• This house is made up of 100 members.
• There is 2 members per state.
• Senate serves 6 years and you must be 30 years old.
• Members of BOTH houses must represent their constitutents.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

The President

• In order to run for President you must:
• -A U.S. Citizen.
• -35 years of age.
• -Must be a resident of the United States for 14 years.
• The President can serve a maximum total of two 4 year terms

JOBS OF THE PRESIDENT

• Chief Executive- Responsible for carrying out the nation's laws.
• Chief Diplomat- Directs foreign policies and negotiates with other nations.
• Commander in Chief- Uses military to intervene with crisis situations.
• Chief of State- A symbolic symbolic role representing all Americans.
• Legislative Leader- Proposes laws to Congress and works with their passage.

THE PRESIDENTS CABINET

• A group of people that help the presidents make decisions.
• They also help set government policies.
• Examples: Department of State and Department of Interior.

Checks and Balances

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