The United States Government Separation of Powers The

The United States Government

Separation of Powers

The Legislative Branch • Makes all federal laws • May propose amendments to the Constitution • Conducts investigations and reviews government actions • Senate must approve treaties and all important presidential appointments • Can declare war • Can impeach the president

The Executive Branch • Makes sure all federal laws are enforced • Commands the Armed Forces • Negotiates and makes treaties with other people, countries. • Proposes new laws to Congress • Can veto bills passed by Congress • Appoints Supreme Ct. Justices and other top officials

The Judicial Branch • Consists of 9 Supreme Court Justices • Interprets the Constitution, Federal laws, Treaties and other arguments • Acts as the final appeals court – upholds or overthrows verdicts of lower cts. • Decides whether laws or executive actions are constitutional.

3 Branches of Government Game

Makes the laws Negotiates treaties with other countries Can ratify treaties Can impeach the President Can veto laws Can declare laws unconstitutional Recommends appointments to the federal court

Declares actions of the President unconstitutional Can declare war Serves as Commander of all Armed Forces May increase or decrease taxes Confirms Presidential appointments Propose amendments to the Constitution Serve for life

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