Branches of Government
Alexandrea Holland
Overview
The three branches of government consist of: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Each branch has a different job that they need to accomplish. The Legislative Branch is known as Congress which consists of the Senate and House of Representatives. They have the power to pass laws for our country. The Executive Branch is headed by our, President Obama, where he can enforce the laws that the Legislative Branch passes. Finally, the Judicial Branch holds the Supreme Court and controls the court systems.
Explanation on Why the Founding Fathers Created the Constitution
The founding fathers felt it was important to create a constitution because after the Articles of Confederation was ratified in 1781, they felt that too much power could not be given to one person. Thus creating the three branches of government to each hold part of the power.
The Three Branches of Government
Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch is known as Congress which consists of the Senate and House of Representatives. They have the power to declare wars, control all the money that is processed throughout the United States, and makes the laws.
Executive Branch
The Executive Branch consists of the President of the United States, the Vice President, and the Cabinet. They are the ones that carry out the laws. The President approves and carries out laws passed by the legislative branch. He appoints or removes cabinet members and officials. He is also the commander in chief of the armed forces. The Cabinet gives important advice to the President.
Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch oversees the court system of the United States. They are known as the Supreme Court, they also evaluate laws
Executive Branch in the News
In 2013, President Obama announced a series of actions he would take involving climate change.