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Speaker- House of Representatives

Serves a year term - House of Representatives

Can be impeached if found to have committed to high crimes or misdeanors - President

Serves a 6 year term- Senate

Appointed by the president- Supreme Court Justices

Number of members is based on the population of each state - House of Representatives.

Bills about taxes and spending money begin here- House of Representatives

Roles include Head of State, Commander in Chief and Leader of Political Party - President

Act as advisors to the president- Presidential Cabinet

Leader is called chief - Supreme Court Justices

Brings forth articles of impeachment-House of Representative

Consists of 9 members who are appointed for a life term- Supreme Court Justices

Bicameral means 2 chambers

The vice president would have a vote in Congress because they are the leader of the Senate and vote if there is a tie vote.

The congress makes up of the House of Representatives and Senate.

The responsibilities of the Legislative branch to make the laws.

The president, the vice president, presidential cabinet and various agencies are a part of the executive branch.

The responsibilities of the Executive branch are to carry out the laws.

The supreme court and the lower courts - appellate and district make up the Judicial Branch.

The responsibilities of the Judicial Branch are to interpret laws

The first step if the bill is that a congressperson has to propose the bill.

The last step in making a bill is for the president to read the bill.

4 departments in the Presidential Cabinet are the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Justice, Department of Education

3 AGENCIES THAT ARE APART OF THE eXECUTIVE bRANCH ARE THE FBI,CIA,USPS

Article 1- Legistlative Branch

Article 2- Executive Branch

Article 3 - Judicial Branch

If a president should not be able to fulfill his duties as president , the vice president will assume the role and responsibilities of the presidency, ensuring continuity of government and stability in leadership.

Next is the Speaker

FInally the Pro Tempore

  • Responsible for making laws and representing the interests of the citizens - Senate

Number of members in the House of Representatives is based on population, with a total of 435 seats.

Members represent their district- House of Representatives

  • Must be at least 25 years old - House of Representatives

  • Has the power to approve treaties - Senate

  • Can declare laws unconstitutional - Supreme Court Justices

House of Representatives, where they are debated and voted on before being sent to the Senate for further consideration.

  • Serve lifetime appointments, ensuring judicial independence - Supreme Court Justices

  • Elected to represent the interests of their constituents - House of Representatives

  • Responsible for enforcing laws and ensuring national security - President

    Freedom of speech: The government cannot make laws that restrict the freedom of speech. 

  • Freedom of the press: The government cannot make laws that restrict the freedom of the press. 

  • Freedom of assembly: The government cannot stop people from peacefully assembling in public places. 

  • Freedom to petition: The government must provide avenues for people to bring their issues to a government representative. 

  • Freedom of religion: The government cannot make laws that establish a religion or prohibit the free exercise of religion. The government can only assist religion if it is secular in nature, does not promote or inhibit religion, and there is no excessive entanglement between church and state. 

The First Amendment's key stipulations were influenced by political, religious, and social elements of colonial America. George Mason, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, proposed the inclusion of a bill of rights in the Constitution

What are reservered powers?

THE POWERS GRANTED TO THE STATES.

what is the purpose of the bill of rights?

ITS A SAFE GUARD AND it protects the rights of american citizens.

How do the branches check eachother?

  • Legislative Branch: Can override presidential vetoes, control funding, and has the power to impeach the President or federal judges.

  • Executive Branch: Can veto legislation, call special sessions of Congress, and appoint federal judges with Senate approval.

  • Judicial Branch: Can declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional, safeguarding against abuses of power by the other branches.

What does limited government mean?

Powers restricted by law typically through a constitution.

What are reasons for impeachment of a justice? Treason,bribery, perjury.

Who represents the ppl in congress?

Members of the House of Representatives represent the people in Congress. They are elected to advocate for the interests of their constituents within their respective districts.

Steps on how a bill becomes a law?

  1. Proposal: A congressperson proposes a bill.

  2. Committee Review: The bill is assigned to a committee for review, debate, and modifications.

  3. Voting in the House: The bill is debated and voted on in the House of Representatives.

  4. Senate Review: If passed, the bill is sent to the Senate for review, where it may be debated and amended.

  5. Senate Voting: The Senate votes on the bill. If approved, it is sent back to the House if there are amendments.

  6. Conference Committee: If there are differences between the House and Senate versions, a conference committee reconciles the versions.

  7. Final Approval: Both chambers must approve the final version of the bill.

  8. Presidential Action: The bill is sent to the President, who can sign it into law or veto it. If vetoed, Congress can attempt to override the veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.

What is the purpose of the supreme court? The purpose is to ensure that the laws of the land are interpreted fairly and justly, safeguarding the rights of individuals and upholding the Constitution.

What is the purpose of government? To protect live,liberty,and property.