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United States Government/Civic, Chief Executive, Separation of…
United States Government/Civic
Legislative :star:
Make Laws
Congress
Senate (upper house) Equal Representation-100 seats-2 State Senators
Bicameral (two)
House of Representatives (lower house). -435 Seats- 25 yrs old-2 year term
Established 1787
Power to impeach the president
Power to override a veto= 67%
Judicial :star:
Supreme Court Justice
9 Justices serve for life
Chief Justice
Determines who is responsible
REVIEW laws and executive orders
Over all courts
Determines the number of Justices
Supreme court has final say in law
Executive :star:
Vice President
Cabinet
Appointed not elected
President
Power to veto
Checks & Balances
Appoints Justices
Declaration of Independence Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
1791
1-10 Amendments (brief)
Right to religious freedoms, assembly & speech
Right to a jury trial
No inhumane or unusual punishment
No self-incrimination
Right to bear arms
Citizens Responsibility
Freedom of religion, press, speech etc.
Pay taxes on your income
Obey the state and government laws.
Serve as an impartial juror
Chief Executive
Allowed to serve two 4yr terms maximum
Enforces law
Must be a min. of 35 yrs old to run
Signs bill in to law or veto
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Separation of Power=Branches
Declaration of Independence 1776
1776
Equality- Everyone is equal
Civic Duty- uphold your rights and those of others
Humans have certain rights : that can not be removed (life, liberty & pursuit of hapiness)
Popular Sovereignty-the government is for the people and works for the people
Commander of Military