https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o en-us 2022-07-19 16:53:09 UTC 2026-02-26 02:38:02 UTC hello@padlet.com pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246312903 2022-07-19 16:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246312903 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246316277 The legislative branch is made up of the House and Senate which is collectively known of the United States Congress.]]> 2022-07-19 17:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246316277 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246317312 This branch has the power to:

• Makes all laws, change existing laws
• Has the ability to declare war
• Controls taxes + spending policies
• Regulates and foreign commerce
• Establish rules of immigration + naturalization

]]> 2022-07-19 17:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246317312 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246319218 The Executive branch is made up of the President, his/her advisors, and various agencies an departments.]]> 2022-07-19 17:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246319218 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246319980  This branches duties consist of:

• Enforces laws of the land
• Approve + veto bills
• Command the military
• Make treaties
• Grants reprieves + pardons

]]> 2022-07-19 17:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246319980 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246322136 The Judicial branch consists of the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal Judicial center.]]> 2022-07-19 17:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246322136 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246323290 This branches powers consist of:

• Interpreting state laws
• Settle legal disputes
• Hearing civil cases
• Punishing violators of the law
• Protecting individuals rights aligned with the state constitution

]]> 2022-07-19 17:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246323290 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246335677 2022-07-19 17:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246335677 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246339084 Checks and Balances is a system in the U.S. government that provides each branch of government with individual powers to check the other branches and prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.]]> 2022-07-19 17:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246339084 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246339480 The president has the ability to veto any bill, but 2/3 of votes from the congress can override the veto.

]]> 2022-07-19 18:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246339480 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246339781 The house of Representatives has sole power to impeach, but the Senate has all power to go against any impeachment.

]]> 2022-07-19 18:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246339781 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246339935 The President has the power to create treaties, but only when 2/3 of the Senate agrees.

]]> 2022-07-19 18:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246339935 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246350176 Two of the most important amendments in the U.S. Constitution are 1st and 19th Amendment.]]> 2022-07-19 18:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246350176 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246350789 I believe the 1st amendment is very important to the US Constitution because it gives every person in the US freedom of speech, religion, the right to peacefully assemble, and to petition the government to reform their grievances.]]> 2022-07-19 18:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246350789 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246351131 I also believe the 19th Amendment which is the Women's Right to Vote is essential because I am, as a woman, able to express my opinion on issues that occur state/nationwide.

]]> 2022-07-19 18:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246351131 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246355273 A proposal to reform the 2nd Amendment would improve the constitution. Many tragedies over the past years have involved guns, recently Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, because people with unfitting backgrounds are getting guns and causing these unfortunate tragedies. I believe if the US implemented gun stores to do a more thorough background check on who is purchasing a gun these shooting tragedies would not happen as often.]]> 2022-07-19 18:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246355273 pennytran2001 https://padlet.com/pennytran2001/5auohkiko8eu9c2o/wish/2246361793 Student Name: Ngoc Tran (Penny)
Professor Nathan Mitchell
Course: GOVT 2306-6008

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