The American system of government is established by the United States Constitution.
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The American system of government is established by the United States Constitution.
- 2. The American system of government is established by the United States Constitution. There are three separate but equal branches of government.
- 4. Our government is a system of checks and balances. Executive Branch Judicial Branch Legislative Branch
- 6. Includes Congress 1. Senate 2. House of Representatives Main job: make laws U. S. Capitol Building
- 7. 2 from each state Alabama’s Senators: Jeff Sessions and Richard Shelby 100 members Each Senator serves for 6 years Candidates must be: 35 years old and live in the state they represent
- 8. Number of representatives depends on the population of each state 435 members Each representative serves for 2 years Candidates must be: 25 years old and live in the state they represent
- 9. Includes the President Main job: carry out laws Serves for 4 years
- 10. 35 years old Citizen of the United States Resident of the United States for 14 years
- 11. “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the
- 12. George W. Bush
- 13. 1. The president tosses the first ball of baseball season! 2. If the president is unable to fulfill his or her duties, the vice president must take over. 3. When George Washington became president at the age of 57, he only had one tooth left! 4. George Washington started as president with a salary of $25,000 per term. 5. Woodrow Wilson didn’t have to go to school until he was 9 years old. 6. Jimmy Carter could read 2,000 words per minute!
- 15. Let's Tour the White House!
- 16. Includes The Supreme Court Main job: decide what laws mean
- 17. 9 members Appointed by the President Serve for the rest of their lives
- 18. 1. What are the 3 branches of government? Legislative, Executive, and Judicial 2. Congress is made up of __________ and __________. The Senate and House of Representatives 3. How many Senators are from each state? 2 4. Which branch of government includes the President? Executive Branch
- 19. 5. What is the job of the Executive Branch? Carry out laws 6. Who is the current President of the United States? George W. Bush 7. What is the job of the Judicial Branch? Decide what laws mean 8. How long do Supreme Court justices serve? For the rest of their lives
- 20. America is a democracy. Democracy is government by the people. That includes YOU!
Editor's Notes
- The Founding Fathers, the framers of the Constitution, wanted to form a government that did not allow one person to have too much authority or control. With this in mind the framers wrote the Constitution to provide for a separation of powers, or three separate branches of government.
- Together, these branches make, execute, and interpret the laws that govern our country. Because each branch has both individual and shared powers, each is accountable to the others. Each has its own responsibilities and at the same time they work together to make the country run smoothly and to assure that the rights of citizens are not ignored.
- This "checks and balances" system means that the balance of power in our government remains steady. A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government.
- States with the highest population have the most representatives. Example: California, the most populated state in the union, has 52 representatives. Example: Alaska, North and South Dakota, Wyoming have only 1 representative.
- After the president has been elected, he or she is sworn into office on January 20 for a four-year term.
- Fourteen times in American history, the vice president has become a president. Washington had false teeth that were made out of elephant and walrus tusk. Today the president receives $200,000 per year plus $50,000 in expenses. In addition, he receives $100,000 in untaxable travel and entertainment income per year.
- Where our President lives and works. Located in Washington D.C.
- Serve for the rest of their lives or until they decide to retire. The Supreme Court reviews federal and state laws to make sure they do not conflict in any way with the U.S. Constitution.