Separation of Powers
Three Branches of Government
Senate
Makes the laws
House of
Representatives
Executes/
carries out
the laws
Makes sure the laws
are carried out fairly
Chart of Three Branches of Government
LEGISLATIVE
House of Representatives:
Senate:
Both Together:
EXECUTIVE
JUDICIAL
Can you put the
following facts in the
correct category?
LEGISLATIVE
EXECUTIVE
JUDICIAL
EXECUTIVE
•
The president serves a 4-year term.
LEGISLATIVE
• Senators serve a 6-year term.
JUDICIAL
• Judges of the Supreme Court serve for
life.
LEGISLATIVE
• Representatives serve a 2-year term.
LEGISLATIVE
• A Senator must be 30 years old to be
elected and a citizen for 9 years.
JUDICIAL
• Can declare laws unconstitutional.
LEGISLATIVE
• A Representative must be 25 years old to
be elected and a citizen for 7 years.
EXECUTIVE
• Has power to approve or veto laws.
EXECUTIVE
• The President must be at least 35 years
old, 14-year resident, and native born.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can propose tax laws.
JUDICIAL
• Can settle disputes involving the U.S.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can impeach the president.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can try (take to court) the president after
impeachment.
JUDICIAL
• Can settle disputes between the states.
JUDICIAL
• Chief Justice presides over impeachment
trial of the president.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can propose laws.
EXECUTIVE
• Makes treaties with foreign governments.
LEGISLATIVE
• Ratifies treaties with foreign governments.
EXECUTIVE
• Nominates judges to the Supreme Court.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can declare war.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can override president’s veto with 2/3
vote.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can propose amendments to Constitution
with 2/3 vote.
YES!
EXECUTIVE
• Is Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military
forces.
EXECUTIVE
• Appoints cabinet members.
LEGISLATIVE
• Can approve presidential appointments.
I agree!
LEGISLATIVE
• Creates federal courts.
Congress
Makes Laws
President,
Vice President,& Cabinet
Carry out laws
Supreme Court &
Federal Courts
Interpret Laws