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Understanding the Three Branches of Government in the US

Delve into the intricacies of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the US government. Explore the roles, powers, and functions of each branch, as well as the interplay between them. Gain insight into the structure, powers, and responsibilities of these crucial institutions.

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Understanding the Three Branches of Government in the US

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  1. Chapter 2 The Three Branches of Government

  2. Legislative • Bicameral • Sessions • House- reapportionment (1929) • Elections and Districts • Terms • Qualifications • Formal • Informal

  3. Legislative • Senate • Term • Elections • Qualifications • Formal • Informal • Senate vs. House • One more important than the other?

  4. Legislative • Background of most members • The Job • Committees • Standing • Select • Joint and Conference • Making Laws • Filibuster

  5. Legislative • Party Officers • Caucuses • Seniority Rules • Expressed Powers • Implied Powers • Foreign/ Domestic • Necessary and Proper Clause • Impeachment

  6. Executive • Role of the President • Commander-in-chief • Qualifications • Formal vs. Informal • Term • Succession • Role and Office of the Vice- President

  7. Executive • Political Parties • Electoral College • 12th Amendment • Conventions • Primaries/ Caucuses • Delegates/ Super • Campaigns • Election

  8. Executive • Flaws in the election system • Defense • Growth of Presidential Power • Reasons • Powers • Appointments, Executive Privilege, Veto, Military, and Pardon

  9. Executive • Executive Office • 1939 • Chief of Staff • NSC • NSA and CJC • OMB • Cabinet • Their Role

  10. Judicial • Dual Court “System” • Federal Courts (2) • Jurisdiction • Types (original) • Choosing Judges • Philosophy • Activism vs. Restraint • Term

  11. Judicial • District Courts • Criminal and Civil • Appellate Courts • Supreme Court • Judicial Review • Jurisdiction • How do you get there?

  12. Judicial • Operation of the Court • Arguments • Briefs • Decision and Opinions • Military Courts Importance of these courts as well as the controversy

  13. Judicial • Bill of Rights • Civil Rights • Civil Liberties • Separation of Church and State • Establishment Clause • Free Exercise Clause

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