Three Branches of Government Flashcards
1
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Executive Branch
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PRESIDENT
- enforce federal laws
- commander in chief of the armed forces
- foreign affairs
2
Q
Presidents Cabinet
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- advise on issues and help carry out policies
- leaders in each department are Secretaries
3
Q
Cabinet Departments
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- Education
- Transportation
- Agriculture
- Treasury
- Defense
- Health and Human Services
- Energy
4
Q
Judicial Branch
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SUPREME COURT ; other federal courts are established by Congress
- interpret the meaning of laws
- interpret how laws are applied
- interpret whether laws break the rules set by the Constitution
5
Q
Supreme Court
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- 9 Justices who serve for life; appointed by the President and approved by the Senate
- 80-100 cases accepted
6
Q
Legislative Branch
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CONGRESS; Senate and the House of Representatives
- write, debate, and pass bills
- laws sent to President for approval
7
Q
House of Representatives
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- based on state population
- term of 2 years
TO RUN: - 25 yr minimum
- US citizen for 7 years
- Live in the state you represent
8
Q
Senate
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- Each state gets 2 representatives
- term of 6 years
TO RUN: - 30 yr minimum
- US citizen for 9 years
- Live in the state you represent
9
Q
SPECIAL: Senate Duties
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- Vote on treaties made by President
- Review/approve Presidential appointees (Cabinet or Supreme Court)
- Hold a trial for gov officials (impeachment)
10
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SPECIAL: HOR Duties
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- recommend tax bills to become law
- decide if a gov official should be put on trial before the Senate for crimes (impeachment)
