The document outlines the three branches of the US government: 1) The executive branch is headed by the President who carries out laws, directs defense/foreign policy, and performs ceremonial duties with powers like commanding armed forces. 2) The legislative branch is headed by Congress consisting of the House and Senate, and their main task is to make laws with powers like originating spending and approving treaties. 3) The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court which has the power to interpret laws and decide on cases involving states' rights.

1. Executive Branch:Headed by the
president. The president carries
out federal laws and recommends
new ones, directs national
defense and foreign policy, and
performs ceremonial duties.
Powers include directing
government, commanding the Armed
Forces, dealing with
international powers, acting as
chief law enforcement officer,
and vetoing laws.
Legislative Branch:Headed
by Congress, which includes
the House of Representatives
and the Senate. The main task
of these two bodies is to make
the laws. Its powers include
passing laws, originating
spending bills (House),
impeaching officials (Senate),
and approving treaties
(Senate).
Judicial Branch: Headed by the
Supreme Court. Its powers include
interpreting the Constitution,
reviewing laws, and deciding
cases involving states' rights.
THE THREE BRANCHES
OF GOVERNMENT

2. The system of checks and
balances
With checks and balances, each of the three branches of government can limit the
powers of the others. Each branch “checks” the power of the other branches to make
sure that the power is balanced between them. This can benefit because, since they
all have equal power, one branch cant make an incredibly unreasonable descicion.
 Congress may pass laws........but the President can veto them.
 The President can veto laws.......but Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 vote.
 The President and Congress may agree on a law..........but the Supreme Court can declare a law
unconsitutional.
 The President can appoint Judges and other government officials.......but Senate must approve
them.
 Supreme Court judges have life terms.......but they can be impeached .

3. The Constitution IS an Improvement!!
It created a stronger federal
government that would be superior
in many ways!! The Articles of
Confederation, approved by Congress
in 1777, had created a weak
national government and left much
of the power with the States.

4. *BILL OF RIGHTS*
This document can be even more
improved!! We will add a Bill of
Rights also!! The rights will
include:
 Right to bear arms!
Jury Trials!
Eminent Domain!
Many more!!

5. Three reasons why the state
should ratify the constitution
is:
1) A stronger government will be
formed .
2) The three powers protected
the rights of the people already
.
3) Bill of Rights
The Constitution
SHOULD be
RATIFIED!!
Why??
This is why!!