3 Branches explained PPT.ppt
- 1. THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT Social Studies Presented by Mrs. Berggren
- 2. United states government • The Constitution created a government of three equal branches, or parts. • The Constitution is the plan and set of rules for our government. • The three branches are: • LEGISLATIVE • EXECUTIVE • JUDICIAL
- 3. The legislative branch • The Constitution created Congress. • It is a group of people elected to make laws for the country. • Congress has two parts: The Senate and The House of Representatives.
- 4. The senate • There are 100 senators. • Each state has two senators. • A Senator is in office for 6 years. This is called a “term.” • Senators meet in the U.S. Capitol building
- 5. The house of representatives • There are 435 representatives. • The more people that live in a state, the more representatives it has. • Representatives serve for a term of two years. • They can be elected for more than one term.
- 6. The Executive Branch • The president, or Chief Executive, is the head of the government. • Americans vote every four years for their leader of their democratic society. • After elected to serve his/her country, the president lives and works in the White House. • The president is in charge of the armed forces. • The president works with leaders of other countries.
- 7. The Judicial branch • The Supreme Court is the highest court is the U. S., and is the system of courts to settle questions about the laws. • The nine justices can serve for as long as they live, or wish to retire. • Each justice is chosen by the president.
- 8. Government • The president carries out the laws of the United States. • The Congress (Senate and House of Representatives) makes the laws. • The Supreme Court explains the laws.