https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5 en-us 2017-01-24 15:14:05 UTC 2025-11-02 07:37:26 UTC hello@padlet.com icesk8tegr8 https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149040615 - enforces the laws made by legislature
- the president is the head of executive branch, which also includes the vice president, the cabinet, etc.
- president acts as the head of state, commander in chief of the armed forces, and negotiates treaties
- cabinet members, appointed by the president, are heads of executive departments
- the head of the executive branch, the president, can veto laws passed by Congress]]> 2017-01-24 15:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149040615 icesk8tegr8 https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149042674 - made up of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives
- makes laws; laws are written, discussed and voted on in Congress
- Congress has the authority to declare war
- Senate approves presidential nominations for the cabinet, supreme court, etc. (also see CHECKS AND BALANCES)
- Senate must ratify all treaties]]> 2017-01-24 15:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149042674 icesk8tegr8 https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149219551 - explains the meaning of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress (main job: interpret the laws)
- oversees the court system in the U.S.
- Supreme Court is the highest court in the land and is the head of the judicial branch
- Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate, and serve their term for life
- through various court cases, the judicial brance sets precedents or new ways of interpreting the laws with the changing times

]]> 2017-01-25 04:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149219551 icesk8tegr8 https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149220177 - checks and balances are in place to make sure that no branch of the government is given too much power over the other branches, so we have a balanced system

the President can veto laws passed by congress 
    > the president has the power to veto any law passed by congress, if he disagrees or don't think it will be the best benefit to the american people

the judicial branch can declare laws made by legislative unconstitutional
    > the judicial branch also has the power to over rule Congress if they determine that the law goes against the Consitution

the legislative branch can override presidential veto 
      > the legislative branch has the option to override a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote in each house of congress

- we also have many, many other checks and balances in place such as
    > legislative branch approves presidential nominations
    > the executive branch can declare executive orders if action is needed promptly]]> 2017-01-25 04:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149220177 icesk8tegr8 https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149220664 Article V. 

An amendment may be proposed to add to the constitution by either a 2/3 vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, OR by a constitutional convention called for by 2/3 of state legislatures.]]> 2017-01-25 04:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149220664 icesk8tegr8 https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149221028 The right to Free Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition.

> The first amendment, gives the basic freedoms of expression to the American people, and gives an outlet to channel and express dissatisfaction with the government, without fear. ]]> 2017-01-25 04:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149221028 icesk8tegr8 https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149221168 The guarantee of right not listed in the Constitution.

> This amendment covers every other basic human right that is not explicitly listed or stated in the Constitution. This makes it possible to adapt the Constitution and new laws based on current issues within society.]]> 2017-01-25 04:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149221168 icesk8tegr8 https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149221410 The Electoral College. 

> The proposal is to get rid of the Electoral College and replace it with a direct popular election. 
    - This would create a system in which candidates ignore typically democratic or republican states and focus on major and "swing" states.
- Researchers say that this wouldn't make a significant difference and would create more room for error during vote counting]]> 2017-01-25 05:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/icesk8tegr8/u72sjsb2a6x5/wish/149221410