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How is power divided in the United States? (How did it start? (Wanted a…
How is power divided in the United States?
How did it start?
Wanted a
strong
and
fair
government that protected individual freedom. No ruling by one person as they can abuse their power
This governemnt was adopted in 1879.
So made
three
separate branches, each with their own power and a system of checks and balances.
Legislative Branch
Importance :
Makes Laws
Approves Fedreal Judges &Justices
Passes the national budget
Declares War
2 Groups :
100 Senators
Each State gets 2 Senatorss
435 Representatives
Number of representatives in each state depends on their population
Executive Branch
People: 4 million people
President
Cabinet helps President
Vicepresident
Importance :
Enforces Laws set by the Congress
Appoints Government Officials
Commands armend forces
Meets with leaders of other nations
Judical Branch
Parts :
All of the courts in the land
Federal District Courts
Supreme Court
Settles Disputes among states
hears appeals from state and federal courts
Determines if federal laws are constitutional
9 Justices
Importance :
Interpret nations law
Punishes peole who break them.