Understanding the Three Branches of Government in the United States
Explore the structure of the United States government by learning about the Legislative, Judicial, and Executive branches. Discover the key roles and powers of each branch, including checks and balances, as well as their significance in maintaining a functional democratic system.
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Three Branches of Government Student Health & Human Services Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity July 2022 1
Check-in Sleep on nails Would you rather... Sleep on bubbles 2
Objectives Learn about the power of the United States government Identify the three branches of government 3
What Are the three Branches of Government? Although the President holds the most powerful position in the United States, they don't have absolute power. Our government was created to have checks and balances between these three branches. 4
What do you know about the 3 branches of government? 5
Legislative Branch Who: Congress Senate & House of Representatives Checks on the Executive Branch Checks on the Judicial Branch Creates lower federal courts Can impeach and remove judges Can propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions Approves appointments of federal judges Checks on the Executive Branch Congress makes laws here Can override President's veto Confirms executive appointments Ratifies treaties Can declare war Appropriates money Can impeach and remove a president 6
Judicial Branch Who: Supreme Court What: Interpret laws Checks on the Executive Branch Checks on the Judicial Branch Can declare acts of Congress unconstitutional Can declare executive actions unconstitutional 7
Executive Branch Who: President Checks on the Legislative Branch Checks on the Judicial Branch Appoints federal judges Can grant pardons to federal offenders Can propose laws Can veto laws Can call special sessions of Congress Makes appointments Negotiates foreign treaties 8
School House Rock Three Ring Government 9
What did you learn about the 3 branches of government? 10
If you could work in one of these 3 branches of government, which one would it be and why? 11
Human Relations, Diversity & Equity 13 Add a footer
