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The United States Government

The United States Government. Separation of Powers. The Legislative Branch. Makes all federal laws. Senate must approve treaties and all important presidential appointments. May propose amendments to the Constitution. Can declare war. Conducts investigations and reviews government actions.

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The United States Government

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  1. The United States Government

  2. Separation of Powers

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

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

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

  6. 3 Branches of Government Game

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

  8. 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

  9. How A Bill Becomes a Law • How A Bill Becomes a Law

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