Constitution

The head of the branch is the president
The president must be 35 years or older
He/she must be a natural born citizen
Must have lived in the U.S for 14 or more years

Duties:
They have to develop federal policies
Prepare the national budget
Approve /veto acts of the congress
Command U.S military
Meet with other national leaders
Term Length: 4 years
Must win the majority of electoral votes
Can be elected twice
The president lives and works at the White House

Cabinet:
Made up of the President, Vice President, and leaders of certain agencies that advise the President

Legislative Branch:
Also known as the congress
Both parts meet at the capitol building

Must be at least 30 years old
Must be a U.S citizen for the last 9 years
Must live in the state he/ she represents

Duties of the Senate:
Share equal responsibilities with the House of Representatives
Approving treaties made by the Prez.
Approving govt. Officials appointed by the prez. To a special office
Holding impeachment trials for government officials accused of a crime
2 Members per state
Term Length: 6 Years
Meets in the Senate Chamber

House of representatives:
Must be at least 25 years old
Must be a U.S citizen for the past 7 years
Live in the state he/she represents
Duties of the House of Representatives
Sharing equal law making responsibility with the senate
Writing laws that invite taxes
Initiating impeachment procedures for a government official accused of a crime
Number of members per state depends on population
Term Length 2 years
Members meet in the House chamber

Must be trained in the law
Must be appointed by prez
Must be approved by senate

1 chief justice
8 associate justices

Duties:
Interpreting the U.S constitution
Applying laws according to the constitution of the U.S
Deciding the constitutionality of laws passed by states or by congress
Deciding the constitutionality of executive branch actions and policies
Term Length: For life
Meet at the supreme court building
Rulings can only be overturned by the constitutional amendment

Checks and Balances:
Definition: The system of government of the United States is clearly outlined in our constitution. It ensures that each branch of government has equal power so the citizens are protected from tyranny

Executive Branch → Legislative Branch: Executive Branch VETOs legislations and can call special sessions

Legislative Branch → Executive Branch: Legislative Branch can impeach officers, override VETOS, and confirm appointments. Congress makes the decision to go to war or not.

Executive Branch → Judicial Branch: Executive Branch appoints new court officials

Judicial Branch → Executive Branch: Judicial Branch reviews executive orders to check if they are constitutional or not

Legislative Branch → Judicial Branch: Legislative Branch proposes constitution changes and can impeach officials

Judicial Branch → Legislative Branch: Determines if bills/laws are constitutional

Bill of Rights- First 10 amendments of the constitution to prevent the government from abusing power

1st Amendment
Freedom of speech (expression)
Freedom of press (news media)
Freedom of religion
Freedom to peacefully assemble
Freedom to complain to the government

2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms

3rd Amendment
No soldier can reside in anyone’s home without the owner’s permission
Can be changed during war time

4th Amendment
Police must need a warrant to search your property and possessions
No unreasonable search and seizure
If police do this to obtain evidence, the evidence is illegal

5th Amendment
Freedom to not say anything when asked a question in court. “I plead the fifth”

6th Amendment
People have the right to a speedy and public trial
The trial shall occur in the area the crime occurred
Right to a fair jury
Right to an attorney if the accused needs one
Right to confront witnesses against the defendant of the crime

7th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
10th Amendment

Types of propaganda
Testimonial
Bandwagon
Name-Calling
Glittering Generalities
Card Stacking
Plain Folks
Transfer