Government:

How it works

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 Did you know
there are three
branches of the
Federal
Government?
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 Legislative Branch

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The legislative branch is made up of the

two houses of Congress- the Senate and
the House of Representatives
The most important duty of the legislative
branch is to make laws .
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es in the the senate
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 Executive Branch

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The Executive Branch is made up of the

President, Vice President, and the Cabinet
The main job of the executive branch is to
make sure the laws are being followed.
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Country of the
Senate
Commands
Becomes
the Military
President if
the
President
can no
longer do
 Judicial Branch

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The judicial branch is made up of the

court system.
The Supreme Court is the head of the
Judicial Branch.
Explains the meaning of the Constitution
and laws passed by Congress
On the Supreme Court
there are nine justices,
or judges; eight
associate and one chief
justice.
Judges are nominated
by the President and
approved by the Senate.
Have no term limits.
Supreme Court is the
highest court in the
land.

 Checks and Balances

Each branch of government has different
powers so that each branch can check the
authority of the others.
This way no one branch of government will
become too powerful.
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 Examples of Checks and
Balances
Congress may pass laws, but the President can veto them.
The President can veto laws, but Congress can override the
veto with a 2/3 vote.
The President and Congress may agree on a law, but the
Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.
The President can appoint Judges and other government
officials, but Senate must approve them.
Supreme Court judges have life terms, but they can be
impeached