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3.2: Constitution & Structure of the National Government

3.2: Constitution & Structure of the National Government. Follow along in the student packet: “Content students MUST KNOW to be successful on the GHSGT” (pg. 58-59). Key Ideas of the Constitution. Article 1: Legislative Branch. House of Representatives. Senate.

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3.2: Constitution & Structure of the National Government

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  1. 3.2: Constitution & Structure of the National Government • Follow along in the student packet: “Content students MUST KNOW to be successful on the GHSGT” (pg. 58-59)

  2. Key Ideas of the Constitution

  3. Article 1: Legislative Branch

  4. House of Representatives Senate

  5. The president, or Chief Executive, is the head of the government. Americans vote every 4 years for their leader of their democratic society. After elected to serve his/her country, the president lives and works in the White House. The president is in charge of the (Commander and Chief) armed forces. The president works with leaders of other countries. Article II: Executive Branch

  6. The Supreme Court is highest court is the U. S. The court system is designed to settle questions about the law. The nine justices can serve for life, or wish to retire. Each justice is chosen by the president and approved by Congress. Article III: Judicial Branch

  7. Judicial review is the power of a court to decide if a law or other legal issue contravenes the Constitution, and overturn it. This power is not mentioned in the Constitution. Judicial review was established by the Marshall Court for itself and posterity in Marbury v. Madison (1803). Marbury's long-term effect has been to allow the Court to have the final say in what the Constitution means. Judicial Review

  8. System of Checks and Balances

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