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Branches of Government
By Lauren Caturano
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2.
Executive Branch
President and Vice President make up Executive Branch
President acts as the commander of chief of armed forces
President responsible for executing and implementing laws
The Cabinet is responsible for day to day activities
Vice President assumes presidency if president cannot perform
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paigeh
3.
The Cabinet
Made up of 15 executive departments
Appointed by the President and confirmed by Senate
Members are the Presidents closest confidents
All members take the title of Secretary
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Vince Alongi
4.
Legislative Branch
Consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives
Responsible for making laws
House has power to initiate revenue bills and impeachment
Senate has power to ratify treaties
To pass laws Senate and House must pass bill by majority vote
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ReneS
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Judicial Branch
Responsible for interpreting the laws and applying it to the states
1 Chief Justice, 8 Associate Judges; serve for life
Congress determines the jurisdiction of federal courts
Congress has power to establish inferior courts
The Supreme Court is the highest in the United States
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Supreme Court
Highest Court in the United States
Only court established by the Constitution
Job is to interpret the meaning of the law
All courts must follow the decisions made by Supreme Ct.
Can decide if an act by the President is constitutional
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vgm8383
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Judicial Process
Person reports crime and investigation occurs
Grand Jury or preliminary hearing
Formal charge against the person--formal hearing
Jury trial or plea by defendant
Sentencing hearing and appeals if filed
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OnceAndFutureLaura
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