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· Executive Branch Enforces and carries out the laws. 

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Class:  GOVT 2306
Professor:  Nathan K. Mitchell, Ph.D.

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First of all, we should understand the constitution, then review the problems in the constitution, discuss the amendments to the constitution, make mistakes, discuss countermeasures and amend the Constitution

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· The executive branch is the power in ensure the enforcement of the law, vested in the President of the United States, who also acts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and, to that end, appoints the heads of the federal agencies, including the Cabinet. The Vice President is also part of the Executive Branch, ready to assume the Presidency should the need arise (The Executive Branch).
· The legislative branch is In charge of the adoption of national laws, the power to initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the President in the case of an electoral college tie (The Legislative Branch).
· The judicial branch is analysis of legislation, federal judges can only be removed through impeachment by the House of Representatives and conviction in the Senate. Judges and justices serve no fixed term — they serve until their death, retirement, or conviction by the Senate. By design, this insulates them from the temporary passions of the public, and allows them to apply the law with only justice in mind, and not electoral or political concerns (The Judicial Branch).

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Three Branches of Government

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Constitutional Convention

In 1787, 11 years after state representatives signed the Declaration of Independence , representatives once again met at the State House in Philadelphia. Fifty-five representatives met over the course of four months in order to draft our United States Constitution . The framers drafted the Constitution to purposely divide governing powers between several administrative branches. This way, no one branch holds too much power, and each branch holds checks and balances over the others. The framers instituted this system of government with hopes that it would last into 'remote futurity.' It worked, as we continue to use this system of government today.

Three Branches of Government

It's helpful to remember that many original colonists came from England during a time of tyranny and dictatorship in that country. In forming a new government, it was of primary importance to divide powers so that no person or group of people held the majority of authority. The state leaders sought to form a powerful, yet fair federal government that protected individual liberties. This is accomplished through the system of checks and balances. This simply means that the governmental powers are divided between separate and independent structures. Each of these structures can check the work of the other structures. In doing so, the power is balanced between all of the structures. Through the first three Articles of the Constitution, the framers divided the new government into three parts. These three parts are known as the three branches of government. They are the legislative branch, the executive branch and the judicial branch. Each branch is independent from the others, but each holds a similar amount of authority.

The Legislative Branch

Article I of the United States Constitution created and empowered our legislative branch of government. The United States Congress leads the legislative branch. Congress includes both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Generally speaking, Congress makes our laws. Laws are discussed, drafted and enacted through Congress. Together, the two houses of Congress have various important powers. Congress passes legislation, approves treaties, originates spending bills, impeaches federal officials, approves presidential nominations and appointments to federal positions, regulates trade and money and declares war.

Our Congress is made up of delegates from each state. The U.S. Senate consists of two senators from each state. These senators serve six-year terms. The U.S. House of Representatives consists of 435 representatives. Each state has at least one representative. A state's population determines the number of representatives per state. For example, Delaware has one representative, while California has 53. Representatives are elected through public election, but only those registered voters who reside in a candidate's district may vote for that candidate. Representatives serve two-year terms.

The U.S. vice president serves as the head of the Senate but doesn't vote unless there is a tie. This is one example of how the executive branch can 'check' congressional powers. But Congress can check the president, too. For example, the Senate must approve presidential nominations to federal posts and must ratify all treaties by a two-thirds vote.

The Executive Branch

Article II of the United States Constitution created and empowered our executive branch of government. The United States president leads the executive branch, which also includes the president's advisors, the 15-member cabinet and all federal agencies. Our president serves as our chief executive, or commander-in-chief.

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In 1787, 11 years after state representatives signed the Declaration of Independence , representatives once again met at the State House in Philadelphia. Fifty-five representatives met over the course of four months in order to draft our United States Constitution . The framers drafted the Constitution to purposely divide governing powers between several administrative branches.

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The power of executive branch

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Defining the Executive Branch

Picture our federal government as a tree with three branches: the judicial branch, the legislative branch, and the executive branch. Each branch is connected to the same trunk and together they make up the United States federal government. Separately, each branch of the tree is responsible for different things and is led by different people. The executive branch of government is led by the president of the United States.

Imagine you lived in a world where everyone could do whatever they wanted without repercussions. Yikes! Travel, work, or even staying safe would become much more difficult. Luckily, we don't have to worry about these dangers because we have laws in place that make certain crimes illegal.

Of course, laws are pointless if there's nobody around to make sure people follow them. This is why we have the executive branch of government. The main responsibility of this branch is to enforce laws. The president of the United States is the head of the executive branch. However, this branch of government also includes many other departments and agencies.

Powers of the Executive Branch

Article II of the U.S. Constitution gives the executive branch the power to enforce laws. Although government agencies, such as the FBI, CIA and FDA are all included in the executive branch of government, the ultimate power and responsibility to enforce our nation's laws belongs to the president.

While our president has power to enforce the laws of the government, he must make sure he doesn't overstep his authority and do things that the other two branches of the government are responsible for. The president must also make sure that the other two branches of government do not try to do things that only the president can do. The process of one branch of government overseeing other branches of government is known as checks and balances.

Presidential powers explicitly listed in the U.S. Constitution include:

Being able to veto, or reject, a proposal for a law

Appoint federal posts, such as members of government agencies

Negotiate foreign treaties with other countries

Appoint federal judges

Grant pardons, or forgiveness, for a crime

Executive Orders

The president of the United States does not have the power to pass laws but can pass something called an executive order. An executive order has the full force of law with some exceptions.

Executive orders can be passed to manage other executive branch agencies or because permission has been granted by the legislative branch, or Congress. An example might be when the Congress deems the United States to be in a state of emergency. Even then, these permissions only last for a certain length of time. Executive orders can also be struck down in federal court if the judicial branch thinks the order is against the constitution.

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Picture our federal government as a tree with three branches: the judicial branch, the legislative branch, and the executive branch. Each branch is connected to the same trunk and together they make up the United States federal government. Separately, each branch of the tree is responsible for different things and is led by different people.

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The power of legislative branch

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The power of judicial branch

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Judicial Branch of Government: Definition, Role & Power - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com

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The judicial branch of the government, through its courts, is responsible for interpreting the Constitution of the United States. Learn its...

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· Legislative Branch Makes the laws.
· Executive Branch Enforces and carries out the laws.
· Judicial Branch Interprets the laws

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The fourteenth amendments to the united states of constitution-  to the United States Constitution was adopted on July 9, 1868, as one of the Reconstruction Amendments. The amendment addresses citizenship rights and equal protection of the laws and was proposed in response to issues related to former slaves following the American Civil War. The amendment was bitterly contested, particularly by the states of the defeated Confederacy, which were forced to ratify it in order to regain representation in Congress (Wikipedia). This amendment is help people to protect their-selves.

The First Amendment- to the United States Constitution prohibits the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion, ensuring that there is no prohibition on the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech, infringing on the freedom of the press, interfering with the right to peaceably assemble, or prohibiting the petitioning for a governmental redress of grievances. It was adopted on December 15, 1791, as one of the ten amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights (Wikipedia). It's important to have religious beliefs that can make life meaningful. Countries with this law make people happier.

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