The Separation of Powers

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1. The Separation of Powers
2. Separation of Powers- Why?The framers of the
3. The BranchesAs part of this separation of
4. The BranchesThe Judicial Branch is composed of the federal courts and the Supreme Court
5. What are the Checks and balances ?The
6. What are the Checks and Balances ?The
7. Specific powers of each BranchThe executive
8. Powers of each branch Powers of the
9. Powers of each branchJudicial Powers: try federal
10. Questions for discussionWhich branch is the most
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Separation of Powers- Why?The framers of the constitution included the separation of powers for one primary reason: to prevent the majority from achieving absolute ruleTo this end , three branches of

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Слайд 1The Separation of Powers

Слайд 2Separation of Powers- Why?
The framers of the constitution included the

separation of powers for one primary reason: to prevent the

majority from achieving absolute rule

To this end , three branches of government were created:
Legislative
Executive
Judicial

Separation of Powers- Why?The framers of the constitution included the separation of powers for one primary reason:

Слайд 3The Branches
As part of this separation of powers, each of

the three branches have “checks and balances” on the authority

of the other two; the power of each branch is limited or”checked” by the other two so none gain too much power

The Legislative Branch is made up of Congress: the Senate and House of Representatives
The Executive Branch includes the President, Vice President, and Executive Departments

The BranchesAs part of this separation of powers, each of the three branches have “checks and balances”

Слайд 4The Branches
The Judicial Branch
is composed of the federal

courts and the Supreme Court

Слайд 5What are the Checks and balances ?
The President appoints judges

and department heads (secretaries), but these must be approved by

the Senate

The Congress passes laws, but the president can veto it, which in turn can be overridden by the congress.

What are the Checks and balances ?The President appoints judges and department heads (secretaries), but these must

Слайд 6What are the Checks and Balances ?
The Supreme court can

rule a law unconstitutional, and therefore invalid, however, the congress

can amend (change) the constitution

What are the Checks and Balances ?The Supreme court can rule a law unconstitutional, and therefore invalid,

Слайд 7Specific powers of each Branch
The executive
veto power, appointment

of judges,
make treaties, pardon power
ensure all

laws are carried out
President is Commander and Chief of Military

Checks: Legislative can override vetoes, refuse to confirm appointments, reject treaties, declare war, impeach the president, The Judicial can declare executive acts unconstitutional