The U.S Government
Andrew , Kevin S and Jefferson F - 3-3-15
Opening
The Judicial Branch - Andrew C
The Federal Courts were created by the
United States Congress. Also, the courts decide arguments about the meaning of laws. The Judicial Branch takes care of seeing if people break the rules of the Constitution. This branch is made up of the Court System. The Supreme Court is the most powerful court in the U.S Government. They also make sure that whatever law the U.S President makes is really fair. The Constitution sets forth No specific requirements.
The Executive Branch - Jeff F
The Executive branch of government makes sure that laws of the United States are obeyed.The President of the U.S.A is the leader of the Executive Branch.The Branch is very large the President needs help from the vice President.
Also,needs help from Independent Agencies.President can Veto a Bill.The power of the Executive Branch is vested in the President of the United states.The President controls the Armed forces such as The Navy,Airforce,Marines etc.
The Legislative Branch - Kevin S
The House of Representatives is made up of 435 people with the 2 year term.The House has several powers assigned exclusively to it,including the power to initiate revenue bills.The Constitution established this Branch and gave Congress.The senate is composed of 100 senators,for each State.The Congress has 2 parts.The senate and the House of Representatives.
The Bill Of Rights - Andrew C
The Bill Of Rights was written by James Madison.
“ The Virginia Declaration Of Rights “ strongly influenced Madison. It was written by Madison in 1791. The House Of Representatives approved 17 amendments out of these 17 , only 12 were approved.
The Bill of Rights is a list of limits on the government power. The Bill was created in September 25 ,1789. Also, the Bill was ratified on December 15, 1791. The Bill Of Rights is a U.S Document that has all the rights for the U.S Citizens.
The U.S Democracy - Andrew C
A government determines the way a country , state , county , township , city or village is run good or bad. To be a President of The United States Of America you have to be born in the U.S and have to be at least 35 years old to be The President. The first New York City Police Department was founded in 1844. The Federal Government has special programs that make sure everyone in the U.S gets health care.
Cited Sources
Sources :
http://www.uscourts.gov/Common/FAQS.aspx - U.S Judge Requirements
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/national/judicial.html - Notes of Judicial
http://billofrightsinstitute.org/founding-documents/bill-of-rights/ - Bill Of Rights