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The Branches Of The Federal Government

The Branches Of The Federal Government. By Ailey, Surafel , Madi , and Casey. The Legislative Branch.

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The Branches Of The Federal Government

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  1. The Branches Of The Federal Government By Ailey, Surafel, Madi, and Casey

  2. The Legislative Branch • The Legislative Branch is the US congress. It is broken up into two houses: The Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 100 members currently, two representatives from each of the fifty states. Senate representatives serve six year terms. The House of Representatives has 435 members, who serve two year terms. The higher a state’s population, the more representatives. The primary purpose of these two groups is to write and pass bills. For a bill to pass, it must be sent to the president, and if vetoed, then a 2/3 majority vote. Senate members are also selected to cabinet positions, federal agency, or the federal court system.

  3. The Executive Branch • The executive branch is lead by the president. The president is also the commander in chief. His main duty is to ensure laws and amendments are followed. The president also can veto bills. Thirdly he appoints members of the cabinet and the heads of federal agencies.

  4. The Judicial Branch • The Judicial Branch is the federal court system. It consists of two types of courts: district courts and the court of appeals. The district courts deal with crime and law suits. The court of appeals deals with appeals from the district courts. At the top, headed by the Chief of Justice, is the Supreme Court, which deals with any case.

  5. US Senators • Warren G. Magnuson: In 1936 Warren Magnuson was a member of the HOR. In 1944 he began his part as a Senator. He helped outlaw racial segregation, and legalized guaranteed equality. • Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson: Member of HOR in 1936. 1952 he joined the senate. He strongly supported the military, and encouraged government funding. • Patty Murray: she was the first women in the senate. She strongly supported education and the environment. • Maria Cantwell: Elected in 2000, and reelected in 2006, she was a US senator for WA state. She also served in the HOR. She was on the Indian Affairs, Energy, and Natural Resources Committees, as well as others.

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