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Title: The United States National Government


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The United States National Government
by Elizabeth Crockett
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Foundation of Federal Government
Constitution designates three branches to make up
the government so that one person does not have
too much authority.
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Executive Branch
  • President heads the executive branch.
  • Must be at least thirty-five years old
  • Must be born in the United States
  • Has lived in the United States for the past
    fourteen years
  • Serves a four year term
  • Can be serve for two terms

To find out more go to http//www.whitehouse.gov
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Current President Of United States
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the
United States and is our current president. Clip
on the hyperlink to see him give a speech.
http//gatech.edu/presidential-visit/clip03.html
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Legislative Branch
  • U.S. Congress is made up of two parts
  • The House of Representatives,
  • The Senate
  • Duties Include
  • To write, debate, and pass bills
  • Approve the making of money
  • Declare war on other countries

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Judicial Branch
  • Supreme Court is the highest Court in the land.
  • Nine judges, called justices
  • Hear from 80 to 100 cases per year
  • Decide on cases that challenge the Constitution
  • Are appointed for life by the president and
    approved by the Senate.

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The Peoples Role
  • Vote- any citizen of the U.S. who is over 18 can
    vote
  • Write letters to your representative or Senator
    to express your views
  • Practice rights such as freedom of speech,
    religion, and the right to have arms

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