The three branches of the US government are the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch enforces laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws. This system of separation of powers was designed to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful and to help ensure a system of checks and balances.
I use a flip chart for the 7 Principles that the kids make and can take notes on. There are diagrams on some of the slides too. Definitions are included on every slide along with examples of each principle.
I use a flip chart for the 7 Principles that the kids make and can take notes on. There are diagrams on some of the slides too. Definitions are included on every slide along with examples of each principle.
this presentation gives the basic idea about the key features about the constitution of The United States of America. it also talks about the Father's of The Constitution Making. it provides basic facts about the US constitution - date it was made, etc.
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I was inspired to do this power point because I have been learning about the 3 branches of government in school for a LOOOONNNNGGG time now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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this presentation gives the basic idea about the key features about the constitution of The United States of America. it also talks about the Father's of The Constitution Making. it provides basic facts about the US constitution - date it was made, etc.
This amazing power point is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! It will show you everything that you need to know about the 3 branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial
I was inspired to do this power point because I have been learning about the 3 branches of government in school for a LOOOONNNNGGG time now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!
Dynamism of Philippine Administrative System and its Role to National Develop...Mhd Faheem Aliuden
The administrative system of the Republic of the Philippines is comprised of a central government and its territorial and political subdivisions, which enjoy local autonomy: the provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays (smallest administrative unit) and the autonomous regions in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras.
This presentation was developed as an introduction to the Boy Scout merit badge, Citizenship in the Nation. It can also be used as an overview for an American Government class.
1. The Three Branches of Government Peterastn, “tree in front of the sun” December 18, 2005 via flickr, Creative Commons Attribute
2. What Are The Three Branches Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch
3. Each branch is responsible for their job No one gets too much power Helps thing run smoothly Separation of Powers
4. Article I of the Constitution Has power to make laws Sets apart funds for government Legislative Branch Scubadive67, “Capital Building” September 7, 2007 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribute
5. Congress Congress is made up of two parts The Senate The House of Representatives Who is in the Legislative Branch?
6. The Senate has 100 members Two from each state Must be at least 30 years old The Senate
7. Must live in the state he/she represents Elected for 6 years Must be a citizen for 9 years The Senate
8. Has 435 members At least 1 representatives from each state Elected by the people House of Representatives
9. 2-year term At least 25 years old Must be a citizen for 7 years House of Representatives
10. Article II, Section I of the Constitution Makes sure laws are obeyed The President is the head Executive Branch Ethan Bloch, “BarackObama” January 14, 2009 via flickr, Creative Commons Attribute
12. The countries court system Decides meaning of laws Decides how laws are applied Decides if the laws break the rules Judicial Branch
13. Highest court in the U.S. Made up of 9 judges/justices There is one Chief Justice The Supreme Court
14. Appointed by the President Approved by the Senate Justices have their job for life The Supreme Court
15. The branches check each others power Set to maintain balance of powers Checks and Balances
16. Can appoint or reject judicial nominations Can Declare acts of the executive unconstitutional Can declare laws unconstitutional Nominates Federal Judges Can override executive’s veto and reject judicial nominations Can veto laws made by the legislative
17. The founding fathers and the framers of the Constitution set the three branches in place in order to create a balance of power. The three branches work together to assure the rights of citizens are not overlooked. Conclusion
18. U.S. Government Printing Office, . Ben's Guide to U.S. Government. 12/15/2008. Web. 20 Oct 2009. <http:// bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html> Bibliography
