the u.s. constitution
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The U.S. Constitution. Part II: The 3 Branchs of Government & Separation of Powers. Separation of Powers!. The Constitution makes provisions to divide the powers of Gov’t into THREE BRANCHES. a defined condition. Legislature – Makes laws 2. Executive – Carries out laws - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Constitution makes provisions todivide the powers of Gov’t into THREE BRANCHES
1. Legislature – Makes laws2. Executive – Carries out laws3. Judicial – Interprets laws
Law: legal document setting forth rules or standards for a society
a defined condition
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The Constitution gives names to eachof the THREE BRANCHES
1. Legislature – U.S. Congress
2. Executive – President
3. Judicial – Federal Courts
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Constitution gives the U.S. Congressthe power to:
1. Make Laws 2. Declare War 3. Control Treasury 4. Impeachment5. Approve Treaties 6. Override vetoes7. Others
Congress can still pass avetoed law
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Constitution gives the President the power to:
1. Enforce Laws 2. Commander-in-Chief 3. Appoint Judges4. Veto Powers 5. Negotiate Treaties6. Grant Pardons7. Others
Bill: idea for a law
President can kill or “forbid” a bill passed by Congress
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Constitution gives the Courts the power to:1. Interpret Laws 2. Declare Laws Unconstitutional**3. Powers not well defined in Constitution
Federal Courts:Supreme CourtsAppeals CourtsDistrict Courts