The document summarizes the three branches of the United States government - the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It describes the key powers and roles of each branch. It also discusses how the branches work together and provide checks and balances on each other to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power. For example, the legislative branch can pass laws but the president can veto them, and the judicial branch can declare laws unconstitutional.

1. The Three Branches of The United States Government American Government Project Created by: Caleb B

3. Part 1.2 The powers of the Executive Branch The power to approve or veto a law created by the Legislative Branch . The power to make treaties with leaders of other countries . The power to be the boss of every government worker. The power to authorize the use of troops overseas without declaring war. The power to nominate the 14 Secretaries of the executive departments and the Attorney General. The power to appoint justices to the Supreme Court. The powers of the Judicial Branch The power to decide arguments about the meaning of laws, how they are applied, and whether they break the rules of the Constitution. To rule whether an action is unconstitutional. The power to change a Supreme Court decision through another Supreme Court decision . The power to decide cases that challenges the Constitution. The powers of the Legislative Branch The power to make laws. The power to write, debate, and pass bills. The power to approve the making of money. The power to approve or disapprove, the presidents declaring of war on other countries. The House: The power to start laws that make people pay taxes. The House: The power to decide if a government official should be put on trial before the Senate if s/he commits a crime against the country. The Senate: The power to say yes or no to any treaties the president makes with leaders of other countries. The Senate: The power to say yes or no to any people the president recommends for jobs, such as the cabinet officers, Supreme Court justices or ambassadors. The Senate: The power to hold a trial for a government official who does something very wrong.

7. Part 2.1 The Executive Branch (Key Players) The President: George W. Bush The Vice President: Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney Member of the President’s cabinet: Secretary of State: Condoleezza Rice The Judicial Branch (Key Players) The Chief Justice: John G. Roberts Jr. Justice: John Paul Stevens Justice: Antonin Scalia Justice: Anthony Kennedy Justice: David H. Souter Justice: Clarence Thomas Justice: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Justice: Stephen G. Breyer Justice: Samuel Alito The Legislative Branch (Key Players) President of Senate: Dick Cheney Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi Senate Majority Leader: Harry Reid Senate Minority Leader: Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Whip: James E. Clyburne Senate Minority Whip: Roy Blunt

8. Part 2.2 The role that the President plays is important for effective teamwork, because in every team you need a leader. The role of the Vice President is important for effective teamwork, because on every team you need a helper, relief or a backup. One that can come in and do the same or even better job if the main leader is out of the game. The role of the Secretary of State is important because you need a team member to create relationships with your opponents; good relationships are probably best. The Executive Branch The role that the President plays in the Executive Branch is head of the executive branch. Approves or disapproves laws that congress passes. He serves as the American Head of State, meaning that he meets with the leaders of other countries and can make treaties with them. He is the Chief of the Government meaning that he is technically the boss of every government worker. Lastly, the president is the official head of the U.S. military. The role that the Vice President plays in the Executive Branch is president of the Senate and becomes president if the United States President can no longer do the job do to incapacitation, dying, resigning, is for any reason unable to hold the office, or is removed from office (impeached or convicted). The role that the Secretary of State plays in the Executive Branch is to handle foreign policy, be head of the United States Department of State. To be fourth in the presidential line of succession. To be the first member in the order of precedence in the Presidents cabinet.

9. Part 2.2 Continued The role of the Chief Justice is important for effective teamwork for the same reasons for the Presidential role; to be the leader of the team. The role of the Chief Justices is important for effective teamwork, because on this Judicial team every team-member needs to do their one main part; which is to cast their vote for the case being argued. The Judicial Branch The role that the Chief Justice of the United States plays on the Judicial Branch is 1 - Overseeing the day-to-day tasks of the court. 2 - Chairman of the Judicial Conference of the United States. 3 – Having one vote that is equal to the associate justices. 4 - Responsible for the administrative leadership of the entire federal judicial system. 5 - Oversees the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. 6 - May choose to write the Court's opinion, or to assign the task to one of the Associate Justices. 7 - Sits as the judge in impeachments of the President of the United States. The role that the Justices of the United States plays on the Judicial Branch is having one single vote in deciding the cases argued before it. A Justice may write the courts opinion if the Chief Justice chooses.

10. Part 2.2 Continued These roles are important, because on this Legislative team there needs to be many members for the many jobs in the Legislative Branch. Legislative Branch Vice President Casts tie breaking vote on legislative issues in the Senate. Speaker of the House Presides over the House when it is in session, controls many aspects of the House of Representatives daily workings and is second in line for the presidency after the vice president. Senate Majority Leader To be the chief Senate spokesmen for their party and to manage and schedule the legislative and executive business of the Senate. Has priority in obtaining recognition to speak on the floor of the Senate given by the Presiding Officer. Senate Minority Leader To be the chief Senate spokesmen for their party and to manage and schedule the legislative and executive business of the Senate. Has priority in obtaining recognition to speak on the floor of the Senate given by the Presiding Officer. Senate Minority Whip Responsible for mobilizing votes within their parties on major issues. Senate Minority Whip Responsible for mobilizing votes within their parties on major issues.

18. Part 5.1 Continued Development Objective +4 pts. I used accurate, specific, purposeful information that was extended and expanded to fully explain the topic found on part 1.4 of this PPP. For example, I gave a reason why the three branches of government were divided into three branches, then expanded the information with what the founders implemented into the constitution, in order that the three branches be divided. Organization Objective +4 pts. I followed the organizational plan created by the instructor, and included each of the parts and followed the directions within each. I number each slide numerically, so even through I did not type the specific name for each part in the beginning of each slide; I did follow the organizational plan and included each of the parts. (Part one-section one = [1.1] and etc.) I followed with great detail and organization the direction within each part; as you can witness. Attention to Audience Objective +4 pts. I, correctly, provided information relevant to the needs of audience. I tried to fill all parts of the project with the correct amount of information without overwhelming the audience. I did a good job of filling all parts of the project with relevant information to the needs of the audience without overwhelming the audience. Language Objective +4 pts. I provided language choices to enhance the project effectively. For example, in part 4.3 I used correct terminology and used words such as: “Unjustly, cruelly and harshly oppress..” and “Tyrannical authority..”