here are the questions what are the three branches of goverment? 2.what does each branch do? 3.who are they? 4. what positionsof govarment make up the branch?
2006-11-19 16:58:17 · 4 answers · asked by bleachiscool 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
JUDICIAL
The judicial branch hears cases that challenge or require interpretation of the legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President. It consists of the Supreme Court and the lower federal courts. Appointees to the federal bench serve for life or until they voluntarily resign or retire.
The Supreme Court is the most visible of all the federal courts. The number of Justices is determined by Congress rather than the Constitution, and since 1869, the Court has been composed of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. Justices are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
LEGISLATIVE
The legislative branch of the federal government consists of the Congress, which is divided into two chambers -- the Senate and the House of Representatives. Each member of Congress is elected by the people of his or her state. The House of Representatives, with membership based on state populations, has 435 seats, while the Senate, with two members from each state, has 100 seats. Members of the House of Representatives are elected for two-year terms, and Senators are elected for six-year terms.
EXECUTIVE
The power of the executive branch is vested in the President, who also serves as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. The President appoints the Cabinet and oversees the various agencies and departments of the federal government.
In order for a person to become President, he or she must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least 35 years of age, and have resided in the United States for at least 14 years. Once elected, the President serves a term of four years and may be re-elected only once.
Also, if you go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/ and scroll to the bottom under BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT click on each one and there will be a link as to who are members of each branch.
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2006-11-19 17:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by pinkvanz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 3 branches are the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative.
2006-11-19 17:10:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google search
search words: US three branches of government
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=US+three+branches+of+government&btnG=Search
2006-11-19 17:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are the Legislative, Judicial and Executive.
That's all you get. Cram.
2006-11-19 17:06:10 · answer #4 · answered by Beejee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋