How does the Constitution organize the three branches of government at the national level in terms of structure and powers? Legislative Branch the laws” 2 Houses : result of Great Compromise – “Makes of Representatives Senate Members 435 100 Population per Census 2 per state Representation Based On – 25 yrs. Old / 7 yr. U.S. resident / 30 yrs. Old / 9 yrs. U.S. resident / Requirements citizen citizen Term 2 yrs. 6 yrs. Leader Speaker of the House President Pro Tempore when the Vice-President is not in attendance. V.P. may break tie votes. Specific Functions Originate bills” Approve treaties Impeach officials / judges Approve presidential appointments of impeached officials / judges Constituents The people represented by a member of Congress – Executive Branch ; Presidential Roles the law” “Enforces Must be 35 yrs. old Commander-in-Chief Head of military / native born Chief Diplomat Directs foreign policy citizen / resident of Head of State Represents U.S. to other U.S. for 14 yrs. leaders President Legislative Leader Proposes laws for Power to veto bills Congress to consider passed by Economic Leader Propose budget, etc. Congress Chief Executive Head of executive agencies Party Leader Leader of his political party Executive Departments 15 Departments Cabinet = Heads Dept. of Homeland Coordinate defense of the executive Security against terrorist acts Depts.. Advise the Dept. of Interior Manages public lands and president resources Dept. of State Carries out foreign policy Dept. of Justice Law enforcement Deal with specialized areas of government - ex. Independent Agencies Executive Agencies N.A.S.A. Government Provide services but at no profit ex. U.S. Postal – Corporations Service Regulatory Make and enforce rules for industries and groups ex. – Boards & Federal Communications Commission ( F.C.C.) Commissions regulates radio and television
How does the Constitution organize the three branches of government at the national level in terms of structure and powers? Legislative Branch – “Makes the laws” 2 Houses : result of Great Compromise of Representatives Senate Members 435 100 Representation Based On Population – per Census 2 per state Requirements 25 yrs. Old / 7 yr. U.S. resident / citizen 30 yrs. Old / 9 yrs. U.S. resident / citizen Term 2 yrs. 6 yrs. Leader Speaker of the House President Pro Tempore when the Vice-President is not in attendance. V.P. may break tie votes. Specific Functions Originate bills” Impeach officials / judges Approve treaties Approve presidential appointments of impeached officials / judges Constituents – The people represented by a member of Congress Executive Branch ; “Enforces the law” Presidential Roles President Must be 35 yrs. old / native born citizen / resident of U.S. for 14 yrs. Power to veto bills passed by Congress Commander-in-Chief Head of military Chief Diplomat Directs foreign policy Head of State Represents U.S. to other leaders Legislative Leader Proposes laws for Congress to consider Economic Leader Propose budget, etc. Chief Executive Head of executive agencies Party Leader Leader of his political party Executive Departments Cabinet = Heads of the executive Depts.. Advise the president 15 Departments Dept. of Homeland Security Coordinate defense against terrorist acts Dept. of Interior Manages public lands and resources Dept. of State Carries out foreign policy Dept. of Justice Law enforcement Independent Agencies Executive Agencies Deal with specialized areas of government - ex. N.A.S.A. Government Corporations Provide services but at no profit – ex. U.S. Postal Service Regulatory Boards & Commissions Make and enforce rules for industries and groups – ex. Federal Communications Commission ( F.C.C.) regulates radio and television
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