The 3 Branches of
The U.S. Government
Legislative Branch
The legislative branch has a large amount of power and control regarding policymaking. This branch has the ability to completely stop laws from being passed and can even override the president's decisions relating to policy.
This branch is best known for creating laws and for being the most important branch. Not only does it make laws, but this branch is also responsible for declaring war, as well as controlling both interstate and foreign commerce.
House of Representatives: Members are chosen from the local district and serve a two-year term.Senate: Members are chosen by the entire state and serve a six-year term.
Executive Branch
This branch is best known for enforcing laws. This branch is structured through the President, Vice President, and many members of diverse boards including independent agencies. They enforce laws through Article 2 of the Constitution.
The Executive Branch serves as the party that implements the laws and policies written by congress. Implementing laws is a power given to the President and the Vice-President.
Execuative Office of the President: Re-elected Every 4 Years
Independent Regulatory: Staggard four year term
Executive Departments: Re-elected Every 4 Years
Judicial Branch
Article 3 gives the guidelines that the supreme court must follow and the qualifications of a case to go before the supreme court. This branch participates in policymaking by shaping public policy when they interpret the Constitution.
This branch is best known for resolving issues regarding federal laws. The court decided the outcome of the dispute and the solutions. Nonetheless, the Executive Branch enforces the laws that the court follows.
Members are elected by the president to go into the Supreme Court, and the judges do not have a fixed term to serve.
Judicial:
- Can Declare Laws as Unconstitutional
- Can Override Veto with Votes
Legislative:
- Creates Laws
- Can Impeach President
Executive:
- President Can Veto Laws
- Can declare Executive Orders
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The 3 Branches of
The U.S. Government
Legislative Branch
The legislative branch has a large amount of power and control regarding policymaking. This branch has the ability to completely stop laws from being passed and can even override the president's decisions relating to policy.
This branch is best known for creating laws and for being the most important branch. Not only does it make laws, but this branch is also responsible for declaring war, as well as controlling both interstate and foreign commerce.
House of Representatives: Members are chosen from the local district and serve a two-year term.Senate: Members are chosen by the entire state and serve a six-year term.
Executive Branch
This branch is best known for enforcing laws. This branch is structured through the President, Vice President, and many members of diverse boards including independent agencies. They enforce laws through Article 2 of the Constitution.
The Executive Branch serves as the party that implements the laws and policies written by congress. Implementing laws is a power given to the President and the Vice-President.
Execuative Office of the President: Re-elected Every 4 Years
Independent Regulatory: Staggard four year term
Executive Departments: Re-elected Every 4 Years
Judicial Branch
Article 3 gives the guidelines that the supreme court must follow and the qualifications of a case to go before the supreme court. This branch participates in policymaking by shaping public policy when they interpret the Constitution.
This branch is best known for resolving issues regarding federal laws. The court decided the outcome of the dispute and the solutions. Nonetheless, the Executive Branch enforces the laws that the court follows.
Members are elected by the president to go into the Supreme Court, and the judges do not have a fixed term to serve.
Judicial:
Legislative:
Executive: