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Three Branches of the Government

Three Branches of the Government. System of Checks and Balances. No single branch is permitted the freedom of unlimited power. Executive Branch. President – signs Bill into Law Appoints Justices for life Appoints “Secretaries” Pardons Declare War Override Veto (2/3) Approve Treaty

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Three Branches of the Government

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  1. Three Branches of the Government

  2. System of Checks and Balances • No single branch is permitted the freedom of unlimited power.

  3. Executive Branch • President – signs Bill into Law • Appoints Justices for life • Appoints “Secretaries” • Pardons • Declare War • Override Veto (2/3) • Approve Treaty • Controls Funds

  4. Veto • Gun Control – Amendment 2 – A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed upon. • School $ • Bridges • Roads • Signs bills into law {Checks & Balances}

  5. Judicial Branch • Supreme Court • Apply Constitution to Laws • Find laws Unconstitutional • Appellate Court (empowered to review judicial decisions)

  6. Legislative • “Law-makers” • Propose Laws • Approve Justices

  7. Impeach Executive Legislative Bill Veto Override Appoints & Pardons Justices for Life Declare Law Unconstitutional Declares laws unconstitutional Approves Justices can impeach Approve all Executive appointments Judicial

  8. Grants pardons and reprieves to federal offenders. • President appoints Supreme Court Justices and other federal judges Judicial Can declare laws unconstitutional. • Can impeach judges. • Senate can refuse to confirm appointments. • Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions. Can declare laws or executive acts unconstitutional • President can veto bills and appeal to people in speeches. • President can appeal to Congress in messages and can call special sessions Executive Legislative • Can impeach and remove President from office. • Can overrule President’s veto. • Senate can refuse to ratify treaties. • Senate can refuse to confirm appointments.

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