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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