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The Three Branches of Government - Separation of Powers & Role of the Courts

Explore the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal and California governments, their powers and responsibilities, and the role of judges in upholding the constitution. Learn about checks and balances, enactment of laws, and the selection and removal of Superior Court judges.

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The Three Branches of Government - Separation of Powers & Role of the Courts

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  1. Judge Barbara A. Kronlund Superior Court, San Joaquin County Rev. 8/15/16

  2. The Three Branches of Government EXECUTIVE LEGISLATIVE JUDICIAL President Congress Federal Courts •Senate •House of Representatives Governor Legislature State Courts •Senate •Assembly FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT

  3. Separation of Powers

  4. Checks and Balances – Enactment of Laws

  5. Concerns of the Framers

  6. Role of the Courts

  7. Role of the Courts

  8. Superior Court Judges • Selection - Elected / Appointed by the Governor • Term – 6 years- sworn to uphold the Constitution of the U.S. and Constitution of the State of California • Removal • Commission on Judicial Performance • Elections • Recall election

  9. What Judges do

  10. What judges do….

  11. Judges Rule

  12. 1934- Germany

  13. Nazi Germany…

  14. NO INSTITUTION LEFT

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