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Enforce the laws of the nation

The President- leads the country as Commander and Chief and head of state

• appoints heads of departments
• can pass or veto laws
• negotiates treaties

Vice President- Presidential support

• President of the United States Senate and votes when there is a tie

The Cabinet- advise the president

• 15 departments

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The Supreme Court and 9 Justices

Interpret the laws

Makes sure laws do not violate the Constitution

Punish rule breakers 

Judge executive orders 

Manages lower courts

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The Senate and the House of Representatives

Makes the country's laws

Can declare war

Can impeach the president and remove judges

Approves presidential appointments

Can override a presidential veto

]]> 2018-02-01 22:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227303664 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227349829 2018-02-02 02:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227349829 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227350238 2018-02-02 02:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227350238 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227798904 2018-02-03 23:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227798904 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227799229 "A principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power" defined by the Encyclopedia Britannica]]> 2018-02-03 23:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227799229 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227800273 2018-02-03 23:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227800273 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227800793 They have the power to impeach the president. Before this happens they will watch his actions carefully then make a decision. All of his treaties, budgets and appointments also go through Congress. ]]> 2018-02-03 23:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227800793 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227800799 The president nominates federal judges. This is an attempt to make sure the judiciary system is not biased. He may also pardon some people the court convicts if he believes the judgement is wrong. ]]> 2018-02-03 23:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227800799 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227800853 They analyze the laws before  Congress can pass them. If they ruled unconstitutional the law will not be passed. ]]> 2018-02-03 23:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227800853 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227806406 2018-02-04 02:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227806406 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227806606 This is the list of 10 amendments to the Constitution established two year in to the new government. For an amendment to become part of the Constitution 2/3 of Congress must vote yes followed by 3/4 of states' representatives voting yes. ]]> 2018-02-04 02:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227806606 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227807673 "Protects right to jury trial in “suits at common law” (not applicable to states)."
I chose this amendment because everyone should have the right to be judged by a group of their peers. It is also interesting that it only applies to federal courts. Some lower court cases may benefit by using a jury to fully and unbiasedly analyze the evidence and come to an agreement. ]]> 2018-02-04 03:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227807673 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227807675 "Prohibits “excessive bail,” “excessive fines,” “cruel and unusual punishments"."
This amendment is important because certain crimes should be associated with specific punishments and fines. Someone who is guilty of a misdemeanor should not get the same punishment as a murderer. Also if this amendment was not in place judges may use their personal vendettas while judging instead of doing what is right.  ]]> 2018-02-04 03:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227807675 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227808890 2018-02-04 04:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227808890 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227809026 I believe the most important constitutional reform idea is abolishing the electoral college. "Elect the President and V.P. by Direct Vote — No More Elec-toral College” by RadOwl It seems pointless to even have a popular vote if the electoral college is going to overrule it anyway. The representatives in the Electoral college do not even FULLY represent the states they are in charge of. The entire system is just unfair and backward. Without the electoral college, the percentage of voters would increase because citizens would feel like their vote actually matters and would hopefully be led by someone they picked. Also, certain "swing states" matter more than others. Who gave the government the right to say one state matters more than the other when choosing who is going to lead the free world? The number of seats each state gets is not even equal. That alone should prove that the electoral college is not fair. ]]> 2018-02-04 04:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227809026 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227810126 2018-02-04 04:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227810126 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227810129 2018-02-04 04:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227810129 takeyascott3 https://padlet.com/takeyascott3/rlejyfosdr2h/wish/227810509

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Google Search. 2018. Available: https://www.google.com/search?q=list+of+checks+and+balances&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjpoOyc-IrZAhVEIqwKHUhXAnUQ_AUICigB&biw=1396&bih=667#imgrc=FZcdHuTQcXycJM: (Feb. 3). 

USA.gov. 2018. "Branches of Government". Available: https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government (Feb. 3).

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