The document outlines the three branches of the U.S. government: the legislative branch proposes and votes on laws and amendments, declares war, and oversees the president; the executive branch sets domestic and foreign policy agendas, commands the military, nominates officials, and signs or vetoes legislation; the judicial branch interprets the Constitution and laws, establishes legal precedents, and judges cases, led by the Supreme Court.

1. Let’s Review the
3 Branches of the U.S.
Government

2. Legislative Branch
bicameral (Senate = 100, House = 435)
propose laws (legislation) and amendments
declare war
spend money/create taxes
override a veto
approve pres. nominations
impeach the president
impeach justices

3. Executive
Branch
set the agenda (foreign & domestic policies)
Commander in Chief who can send troops overseas
nominates cabinet members (DoD, DOS, EPA...)
sign or veto proposed laws
nominates Supreme Court justices
VP = President of the Senate

4. Judicial Branch
www.supremecourtus.gov
interpret the Constitution
judge laws
Supreme Court = highest court of appeals
regulates state vs state suits
establishes legal precedents
declare actions of the president unconstitutional

5. Got it?
or

6. Has the power to declare war?
legislative!
Quiz, ya!
Has the power to tax?
legislative
Decides foreign policy goals?
executive
Interprets the Constitution?
judicial