Structure and Functions of Government

Structure and Functions of GovernmentHow does the government function and serve it’s citizens?

What are our roles as U.S. citizens?

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Overview of Government

Responsibilities/Roles of U.S. Citizens

Three Branches of Government

Purpose of each branch of Government

Checks and Balances

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Roles and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens

Initiating changes in laws and policies that would benefit the citizens

Running for a public office Examples: City Council, Precinct Delegate,

Mayor, Attorney General, Sheriff, Governor Following the laws Paying taxes Serving as a juror in court Registering to vote at age 18

Becoming knowledgeable about candidates and issues

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How much do you already know?

Which of the following is NOT a branch of Government?

A: Legislative B: Executive C: Judicial D: Military Defense

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Incorrect Answer

The Legislative Branch is part of the three branches of Government Headed by Congress which includes the

House of Representative and the Senate Main task is to make Laws Powers include:▪ Passing laws▪ Originating spending bills (House) ▪ Impeaching officials (Senate)▪ Approving treaties (Senate)

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Incorrect Answer The Executive Branch is part of the

three branches of Government Lead by the President▪ Carries out Federal (National) laws and

recommends new ones▪ In charge of National Defense (Army, Navy,

Maine's, etc)▪ Deals with worldwide issues▪ Approves or denies laws

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Incorrect Answer The Judicial Branch is part of the

three branches of Government Headed by the Supreme Court▪ Responsible for understanding and enforcing

the Constitution▪ Reviewing Laws▪ Looking at cases involving state rights

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Correct!

The Military Defense is NOT part of the three branches of Government.

The Military Defense is actually a part of the Executive Branch, and is headed by the President of the United States

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The Three Branches of Government

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Purpose of each Branch of Government Legislative Branch

Headed by Congress which includes the House of Representative and the Senate ▪ Make laws

Executive Branch Lead by the President▪ In charge of National Defense, deals with issues Worldwide

Judicial Branch Headed by the Supreme Court▪ Responsible for understanding and enforcing the Constitution

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What is the Check and Balance System?

Checks and Balance System Delegates wanted to

divide the power up equally within the Federal Government

They didn’t want the power to be controlled by one person or group

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Grade Level Content Expectations

4 – C3.0.3 Describe the organizational structure of the federal government in the United States (legislative, executive, and judicial branches).

4 – C3.0.4 Describe how the powers of the federal government are separated among the branches.

4 – C3.0.5 Give examples of how the system of checks and balances limits the power of the federal government (e.g., presidential veto of legislation, courts declaring a law unconstitutional, congressional approval of judicial appointments).

4 – C5.0.1 Explain responsibilities of citizenship (e.g., initiating changes in laws or policy, holding public office, respecting the law, being informed and attentive to public issues, paying taxes, registering to vote and voting knowledgeably, serving as a juror). Next SlideBack

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