United States Constitution 101 Separation of Powers The 3 branches of government.
Separation of Powers. Legislative Branch ARTICLE 1 OF THE CONSTITUTION.
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Separation of Powers
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Legislative BranchARTICLE 1 OF THE CONSTITUTION
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Legislative Branch= Congress
Congress is a Bicameral Legislature: 2 Houses
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Make-up of Congress
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John BoehnerSpeaker of the House
Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Leader
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House of Representatives Senate
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Determining Representation
Census - Every 10 years
- Determines population of each state- Changes amount of representatives each state gets in House of Representatives
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Legislative Branch: Powers
- Declare War - Levy (Create & Collect) Taxes
- Coin Money - Borrow Money - Regulate Interstate trade (trade between states)
- Copyrights/Patents - Post Office
- Regulate Foreign Trade -Approve Foreign Treaties - Approve Justices (Senate) - Amend Constitution (one of the ways)
- Impeachment
Main Purpose: CREATE LAWS- Legislate
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Impeachment Process • Impeach: a formal accusation of
wrongdoing by a public official
• The House of Reps. brings charges against the official.
• The Senate acts as the jury.
• In order to convict, 2/3 vote needed by members of the Senate
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
Idea for New Law Committee
Action
Senate:Floor Action
H.O.R.:Floor Action
President:Sign Or
Veto
LAW
Back to Congress:2/3 majority of both Houses to override Veto