Congress and the Presidency_ Wk 2 Assignment_ Amiee Howard.pptx

CONGRESS AND THE
PRESIDENCY
BY AMIEE HOWARD
POL/115
PROFESSOR LANE SEEVER

THE FOUNDING FATHERS
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The Constitution
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Government with three separate branches
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Separation of powers
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Checks and Balances

THE CONSTITUTION
The U.S. Constitution is a living document that has served as the basis
for U.S. government for more than two hundred years. It was written in
1787 by the Founding Fathers and amended twenty-seven times. The
U.S. Constitution encompasses the thoughts process of both British and
American thoughts surrounding government and power.

THE SEPARATION OF POWERS
The separation of powers in a democracy is to prevent abuse of power
and to safeguard freedom for all
The separation of powers was made up of three separate branches of
government, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

CHECKS AND BALANCES
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First, the legislative branch can pass a law. The way the executive
branch checks that is by either agreeing with it or vetoing it.
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Second, the judicial branch apprehends the laws. The executive branch
checks that by choosing all the justices in the court.
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Third, the executive branch can veto a bill. The legislative branch
checks that by looking at it again and possibly cancelling the veto.

CONGRESS
The United States Congress is the
national government
administrative body of the United
States of America. The primary
occupation of Congress is to make
the laws for the United States that
influence the regular day to day
existences and ensure the rights.