Separation of Powers

Three Branches of Government

Makes the laws House of

RepresentativesSenate

Executes/

carries out

the laws

Makes sure the laws

are carried out fairly

Chart of Three Branches of Government LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIAL

House of Representatives:

Senate:

Both Together:

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.

• Representatives serve a 2-year term.

LEGISLATIVE

• A Senator must be 30 years old to be elected and a citizen for 9 years.

LEGISLATIVE

• Can declare laws unconstitutional.

JUDICIAL

• A Representative must be 25 years old to be elected and a citizen for 7 years.

LEGISLATIVE

• Has power to approve or veto laws.

EXECUTIVE

• The President must be at least 35 years old, 14-year resident, and native born.

EXECUTIVE

• Can propose tax laws.

LEGISLATIVE

• Can settle disputes involving the U.S.

JUDICIAL

• Can impeach the president.

LEGISLATIVE

• Can try (take to court) the president after impeachment.

LEGISLATIVE

• Can settle disputes between the states.

JUDICIAL

• Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial of the president.

JUDICIAL

• Can propose laws.

LEGISLATIVE

• Makes treaties with foreign governments.

EXECUTIVE

• Ratifies treaties with foreign governments.

LEGISLATIVE

• Nominates judges to the Supreme Court.

EXECUTIVE

• Can declare war.

LEGISLATIVE

• Can override president’s veto with 2/3 vote.

LEGISLATIVE

• Can propose amendments to Constitution with 2/3 vote.

LEGISLATIVE

YES!

• Is Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military forces.

EXECUTIVE

• Appoints cabinet members.

EXECUTIVE

• Can approve presidential appointments.

LEGISLATIVE

I agree!

• Creates federal courts.

LEGISLATIVE

Congress Makes Laws

President, Vice President,&

Cabinet Carry out laws

Supreme Court & Federal Courts

Interpret Laws