1. US Branches of Government
“The Power of Three”
3 Branches working within 3 levels of Government

2. A Few Definitions…
Add these vocabulary words to your US Constitution
Vocabulary Glossary
1. Delegated Powers – Powers and responsibilities
given specifically to the FEDERAL Government
2. Reserved Powers – Powers and responsibilities left
up to the STATE Governments
3. Concurrent Powers – Powers and responsibilities
that are shared by both the FEDERAL and the
STATE Governments

3. Each Branch has a special job to do. Each Branch can be found in each level
of government. What does each branch do??????

4. What powers does
each level have?
Concurrent,
Delegated, or
Reserved?
FederalNational
or Country
wide
State
Local
Executive
Branch
Legislative
Branch
Judicial Branch

5. What powers does
each lave have?
Concurrent,
Delegated, or
Reserved?
FederalUSA
(Delegated)
(Concurrent)
State
Texas
(Reserved)
(Concurrent)
Local
San Antonio
(Concurrent)
Executive
Branch
Legislative
Branch
(enforces laws)
(writes laws)
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to
laws)

6. Executive
Branch
(enforces laws)
FederalNation wide
Legislative
Branch
(writes laws)
President, VP
Cabinet, staff,
Military, FBI, CIA
USA
State
Texas
Local
San
Antonio
advisors
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to
laws

7. Cabinet members include: The Department of
Agriculture: Military; Home land security; Treasury;
Education and more.

8. Executive
Branch
(enforces laws)
FederalNation wide
Legislative
Branch
(writes laws)
President, VP
Cabinet, staff,
Military, FBI, CIA
USA
State
Texas
Local
San
Antonio
advisors
Governor, Lt.
Governor,
national guard,
state police,
advisors
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to
laws

9. Texas State Troopers
LT. Governor Richard Dewhurst
Governor Rick Perry of Texas

10. Executive
Branch
(enforces laws)
FederalNation wide
Legislative
Branch
(writes laws)
President, VP
Cabinet, staff,
Military, FBI, CIA
USA
State
Texas
Local
San
Antonio
advisors
Governor, Lt.
Governor,
national guard,
state police,
advisors & staff
Mayor, Police,
Fire department,
advisors and staff
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to
laws

11. Julian is the Mayor of San Antonio. He
and his brother Joaquin grew up on the
Southside.
Chief William McManus of the
San Antonio Police
Department
San Antonio Fire Department
Fire Chief
Charles Hood

12. Executive
Branch
Legislative
Branch
(enforces laws)
(writes laws)
Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
Local
San
Antonio
Congress –
Cabinet
Senate (2)per state
Military
Federal-
President, VP
House of Reps
Advisors & staff
(based on population
by district)
Governor, Lt.
Governor,
national guard,
state police,
advisors & staff
Mayor, Police,
Fire department,
advisors and staff
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to
laws

13. Executive
Branch
Legislative
Branch
(enforces laws)
(writes laws)
Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
Congress –
Cabinet
Senate (2)per state
Military
Federal-
President, VP
House of Reps
Advisors & staff
(based on population
by district)
Governor, Lt.
Governor,
national guard,
state police,
advisors & staff
Texas State
Legislature—
Senate (by District)
House of Reps
(by District)
Local
San
Antonio
Mayor, Police,
Fire department,
advisors and staff
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to
laws

14. Executive
Branch
Legislative
Branch
(enforces laws)
(writes laws)
Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
Congress –
Cabinet
Senate (2)per state
Military
Federal-
President, VP
House of Reps
Advisors & staff
(based on population
by district)
Governor, Lt.
Governor,
national guard,
state police,
advisors & staff
Texas State
Legislature—
Senate (by District)
House of Reps
(by District)
Local
San
Antonio
Mayor, Police,
Fire department,
advisors and staff
City Council
Reps by District
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to
laws

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16. Texas has 32 congressional districts.

19. Executive
Branch
Legislative
Branch
(enforces laws)
(writes laws)
Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
Congress –
Cabinet
Senate (2)per state
Military
Federal-
President, VP
House of Reps
Advisors & staff
(based on population
by district)
Governor, Lt.
Governor,
national guard,
state police,
advisors & staff
Texas State
Legislature—
Senate (by District)
House of Reps
(by District)
Local
San
Antonio
Mayor, Police,
Fire department,
advisors and staff
City Council
Reps by District
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to
laws
The Supreme Court
Appointed by the
President for life,
and approved by
Congress.

21. Executive
Branch
Legislative
Branch
(enforces laws)
(writes laws)
Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
Congress –
Cabinet
Senate (2)per state
Military
Federal-
President, VP
House of Reps
Advisors & staff
Governor, Lt.
Governor,
national guard,
state police,
advisors & staff
(based on population
Texas
Legislature—
Senate (by District)
House of Reps
(by District)
Local
San
Antonio
Mayor, Police,
Fire department,
advisors and staff
City Council
Reps by District
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to
laws
The Supreme Court
Appointed by the
President for life,
and approved by
Congress.
In Texas Judges
are elected. The
chief Justice is
appointed by the
governor. Texas
has 9 judges.

23. Executive
Branch
Legislative
Branch
(enforces laws)
(writes laws)
Nation wide
USA
State
Texas
Congress –
Cabinet
Senate (2)per state
Military
Federal-
President, VP
House of Reps
Advisors & staff
Governor, Lt.
Governor,
national guard,
state police,
advisors & staff
(based on population
Texas
Legislature—
Senate (by District)
House of Reps
(by District)
Local
San
Antonio
Mayor, Police,
Fire department,
advisors and staff
City Council
Reps by District
Judicial Branch
(gives meaning to
laws
The Supreme Court
Appointed by the
President for life,
and approved by
Congress.
In Texas Judges
are elected. The
chief Justice is
appointed by the
governor. Texas
has 9 judges
Court judges are
voted for by
citizens.