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The Separation of Powers

The Separation of Powers. The Branches of Government. Legislative Branch What’s a MATA WIT PO ?. M oney they print it A ppropriate money (tell where it goes in the budget) T rade- they regulate it A rmed Forces- They raise money to support them W ar- They declare it

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The Separation of Powers

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  1. The Separation of Powers The Branches of Government

  2. Legislative BranchWhat’s a MATA WIT PO? • M oney they print it • A ppropriate money (tell where it goes in the budget) • T rade- they regulate it • A rmed Forces-They raise money to support them • War- They declare it • I mpeach and remove president • T reaties and Presidential appointments are approved by them • P ass laws= Main function • O verride presidents veto with 2/3’s majority vote

  3. House of Representatives435 members

  4. Executive Branch: I stepped in a pile of Cat Vapp • C arries out/Enforces laws • A ppoints federal judges to supreme court • T reaties (he negotiates them) • V eto (reject) laws • A rmed forces commander and chief • P ardons he can grant federal pardons • P roposes laws

  5. Judicial Branch: I Declare Laws Unconstitutional Executive • I nterprets laws • D eclares laws unconstitutional (or can) • E xecutive actions can be declared unconstitutional US Supreme Court

  6. Legislative BranchTORA Nothing but a bunch of legislative “TORA” Treaties (must approve) Override veto of president Remove president from office Approve president appointments

  7. Executive Checks “VETO Ate Congress” Veto, or refuse to sign laws Appoints supreme court judges Congress special sessions can be called

  8. Judicial Branchx2 Unconstitutional 1. Declare Laws 2. Declare actions of President

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