Three Branches of Government

What was the goal of the government?

• To establish a strong government that ensured its power.

• To establish a powerful government and give citizens few freedoms.  

• To establish a strong and fair government that protected citizens freedoms and did not abuse its power.

What does the system of checks and balances do?

• Ensures that every branch has different levels of power.

• Ensures that two of the branches stay powerful.

• Ensures that no one branch becomes too powerful.

Who makes up the Legislative Branch?

• 435 Representatives

• 100 Senators 

  435 Representatives

• 100 Senators

What are four major things the Legislative Branch is responsible for?

• approving federal judges

• appointing supreme court justices

• declaring war

• passing the national budget

• making laws

How is the Senate built?

• 0-5 Representatives from each state depending on population

• Representatives based on population

• Two representatives from each state

How is the House of Representatives built?

• 0-5 representatives are appointed for each state depending on population

• representatives are elected based on population in each state

• 2 representatives are elected for each state

Who makes up the Executive Branch?

• President and Cabinet

• President, Vice President, and Cabinet

• President and Vice President

Who makes up the Judicial Branch?

• All courts

• Federal Courts

• Supreme Court

How long do Supreme Court Justices hold their position?

• For life or as long as they like to serve

• Until there is a new president to appoint new justices

• 9 years

What are some of the major responsibilities we have as citizens? (choose 3)

• vote

• run for presidency

• stay informed

• serve on a jury/testify in court