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Introduction to the 3 Branches of the United States Government

Introduction to the 3 Branches of the United States Government. Presidential Succession. Vice President – Joe Biden Speaker of the House – John Boehner President Pro Tempore – Daniel Inouye Secretary of State – Hillary Clinton Secretary of the Treasury – Timothy Geithner

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Introduction to the 3 Branches of the United States Government

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  1. Introduction to the 3 Branches of the United States Government

  2. Presidential Succession • Vice President – Joe Biden • Speaker of the House – John Boehner • President Pro Tempore – Daniel Inouye • Secretary of State – Hillary Clinton • Secretary of the Treasury – Timothy Geithner • Secretary of Defense – Robert Gates • Attorney General – Eric Holder

  3. The Electoral College • System by which the president is elected • Group of people (electors) chosen in each state and D.C. every four years who make a formal selection of the President and Vice President

  4. The Electoral College 535 possible votes, 270 votes needed to win the Presidency

  5. The Cabinet • Advisors to the President • Includes the leaders of 15 executive departments • The most recently added is the Department of Homeland Security (2001) • Why do you think this department was created in 2001?

  6. Judicial Branch • Decide whether laws are “constitutional” or “unconstitutional” • This power is known as judicial review, established by the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison

  7. The Supreme Court • 9 Judges • Chosen by the President, approved by the Senate • Serve for life! John G. Roberts, current Chief Justice

  8. Women on the Supreme Court RUTH BADER GINSBURG ELENA KAGAN SONIA SOTOMAYOR

  9. The Legislative Branch • Made up of Congress • Which is made up of The Senate and The House of Representatives

  10. The Senate • Presiding officer (known as The President of the Senate) is always: • The Vice President of the United States • If the President of the Senate is not present, this officer serves instead: • President Pro Tempore

  11. Presiding officers of the Senate Daniel Inouye Joe Biden

  12. Delaware’s Two Senators Tom Carper Chris Coons

  13. House of Representatives • Presiding officer is known as: The Speaker of the House John Boehner

  14. Delaware’s member of the House John Carney

  15. Why is our Government separated into 3 different branches?

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