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Gov Unit 3

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What power does each branch of government have? Legislative: Makes laws Executive: Enforces laws Judicial: Interprets laws
What are three powers of Congress, and how do they carry out those powers? Raise army: Funding the military Create copyrights and patents: Granting protection for inventions Coin money: Minting and regulating currency Tax income: Collecting taxes
What are the 3 formal qualifications to become president? 35 years old Natural born citizen Lived in the U.S. for 14 years
What is the role of the Chief Agenda Setter / Chief Legislator? The president sets the legislative agenda and proposes laws to Congress.
What is the role of the Chief Administrator? The president oversees the executive branch and ensures government operations run smoothly.
What is the role of the Chief Diplomat / Foreign Policy Leader? The president directs foreign policy, negotiates treaties, and represents the U.S. to other countries.
What is the role of the Chief Citizen? The president represents the American people and works for the public interest.
What is the role of the Party Leader? The president leads their political party and supports party candidates.
What is the role of the Chief of State? The president serves as the ceremonial head of the United States.
What is the role of the Commander in Chief? The president is the head of the armed forces and makes military decisions.
What is the role of the Chief Executive? The president enforces federal laws, appoints officials, and runs the executive branch.
How does the executive branch enforce a law? Example: The Immigration and Nationality Act is carried out by ICE, and the Real ID Act is carried out by U.S. Border and Customs Patrol.
What are the three types of federal courts and their roles? District Courts: Hear original cases Courts of Appeals: Review decisions from District Courts Supreme Court: Final review of cases and interprets constitutionality
What are the characteristics of the three federal courts? District Courts: 94 districts, trial courts Courts of Appeals: 13 courts, intermediate courts Supreme Court: 1 Chief Justice + 8 Associate Justices, created by the Constitution
What is the jurisdiction of each type of court? District Courts: Original jurisdiction Courts of Appeals: Appellate jurisdiction Supreme Court: Original and appellate jurisdiction
How many justices are on the Supreme Court, how long do they serve, and what is the process for becoming one? 9 Justices Serve for life (no time limit) Nominated by the president and approved by the Senate
What is the procedure for how a Supreme Court case is heard? (Put in order) Briefs: Both sides submit facts about case Oral Arguments: The case is heard in person, each side usually gets 30 minutes Conference: Justices meet privately to discuss and vote Writing Opinions: The majority opinion is written, signed, and published
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