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US Government

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July 4, 1776. Founding document of the United States of America. Declared that the thirteen colonies are free and independent states. Declaration of Independence
November 15, 1777 First governing document of the United States. Weaknesses such as taxation and control over states led to demise. Articles of Confederation
Initially only planned to “fix” the Articles of Confederation. Later wrote the Constitution. Constitutional Convention
Trouble to agree with Representatives in Congress. Either to have an equal number per state, or a Congress based on population size of state. Decided on “Great Compromise” which took both ideas. This is how we have House of Representatives, and Senate. Great Compromise
Plan of government Constitution
Stated the goals of our government Preamble
Part of Constitution that spelled out how each branch operated. Articles
First ten Amendments to the Constitution. Guaranteed the rights of civilians. Bill of Rights
Changes or additions to Constitution Amendments
Ensure that no branch gets too powerful. Branches monitor each other. Checks and Balances
1. Pass laws 2. Pass laws over presidential veto by 2/3 vote of both houses 3. impeach President and other members of executive branch 4. Disapprove of Presidential appointments 5. Propose amendments to the Constitution Powers of Congress
Comprised of Congress- Divided into two groups. -Senate – 100 members, two from each state - House of Representatives – 435 based on the populations from each state. Congress - Makeup
25 years old, Citizen of the US for at least 7 years Terms– 2 years, endless possibilities for re-election. Requirements of a Representative
30 years old, Citizen of the US, Term – 6 years, endless possibilities for re-election. Requirements of a Senator
1. Sees that laws of Congress are carried out. 2. Veto laws passed by Congress 3. Nominate members of federal judiciary 4. Commander in Chief of armed forces 5. Chief Diplomat – foreign policy Powers of Executive
Comprised of the President, Vice President, and Cabinet Members. Executive Branch - Makeup
35 years old. Natural Born Citizen. Resident for 14 years Requirements of President
1. Power to overrule decisions made by lower courts. 2. Declare laws of Congress to be unconstitutional. 3. Declare actions of Executive Branch to be unconstitutional. Powers of Judicial Branch
There are nine members. Nominated by President, they are confirmed by the Senate. Justices on the court serve for life. No official requirements for justices. Supreme Court - Makeup
Chief Justice Leader of Supreme Court
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