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Branches of
Government
Our Government
• Our nation’s government has three parts or branches.
• The United States Constitution describes the role of each branch.
• The main role is to protect citizens’ rights.
Our Government
• Our nations capitol is located in Washington D.C.
• This is where our nations government leaders work
3 Branches of Government
Legislative Branch
• The legislative branch is sometimes called Congress.
• Congress is divided into two parts.– House of Representatives
• 435 members• Based on population
– Senate• 100 members• 2 from each state
• Citizens elect lawmakers to serve in the legislature
What Does the Legislative Branch Do?
• Makes New Laws
• Changes Existing Laws– Based on the provisions in the Constitution and
the Bill of Rights
Kansas House of Representatives
Lynn Jenkins
2nd District
Mike Pompeo
4th DistrictKevin Yoder3rd District
Tim Huelskamp
1st District
Kansas U.S. Senators
• Pat Roberts • Jerry Moran
Executive Branch
• The executive branch carries out the laws.
• The President heads this branch.
• American citizens vote to decide who will be President.
Head of the Executive Branch
President
Barack Obama
Vice President
Joe Biden
What Does the Executive Branch Do?
• Carries out the laws
• Approves or rejects (veto) laws made by Congress
• Makes sure laws are carried out
Judicial Branch
• The judicial branch decides what the laws mean and whether they obey the Constitution.
• The Supreme Court heads this branch.
• There are nine members who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
What Does the Judicial Branch Do?
• Studies and interprets the laws
• Decide if the laws obey the Constitution
Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch
Let’s Review
What is the job of each branch?