Day 4 Review: Separation of Powers.

What is the definition of Government?

• A society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or a similar purpose.

• Economic activity connected with the processing of raw materials and the manufacturing of goods in factories.

• The political system by which country or community is administered and regulated.

• A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

What are the three Branches of Government?

• Judicial

• Presidential

• Executive

• Legislative

The Separation of Powers were set up to do what?

• To ensure that all laws passed are Constitutional.

• To separate different forms of payment from citizens paying State taxes.

• To ensure the protection of the President and the Vice President.

• To ensure that the powers of one branch of Government are not in conflict with those of the other branches.

What is the Legislative Branch made up of?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• Congress

• Senate

What is the Executive Branch made up of?

• The President

• Agencies that provide support services to Congress.

• The Vice President

• The President & Vice President's advisors.

What is the Judicial Branch made up of?

• Congressmen

• Local Courts

• Federal Courts

• The Supreme Court

What does the Legislative Branch do?

• Drafts proposed laws.

• Enforces laws.

• Protects individual rights granted by the state Constitution.

• Has the authority to declare war.

What does the Executive Branch do?

• Confirms/rejects presidential nominations for heads of federal agencies, federal Judges and the Supreme Court.

• Enforces Laws.

• Regulates Interstate & foreign commerce.

• Hears Civil Cases.

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Enforces laws.

• Confirms/Rejects presidential nominations for heads of Federal agencies, federal judges and the Supreme Court.

• Interprets the law.

• Determines the Constitutionality of laws.

BONUS (Receives 2 extra points on the exam if answered correctly):

What is the LAST NAME of the person quoted in the Day 1 presentation.