The US Government

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A simple chart of how the US government functions
Logan Valko
Mind Map by Logan Valko, updated more than 1 year ago
Logan Valko
Created by Logan Valko over 5 years ago
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The US Government
  1. Judicial
    1. Oversees the court system
      1. Explains meaning of the Constitution and laws passed by Congress
        1. The Supreme Court
          1. Rules whether something is constitutional or unconstitutional
            1. Nine justices
              1. Eight associate justices
                1. One chief justice
                2. Highest court in the land
              2. Executive
                1. President
                  1. Negotiates treaties
                    1. Head of state
                      1. Commander in chief of the armed forces
                        1. Limitation

                          Attachments:

                        2. Approves and carries out laws
                        3. Legislative
                          1. Senate
                            1. 100 senators
                              1. Six-year terms
                              2. Vice President is head
                                1. Ratifies treaties by a two-thirds vote
                                  1. Approves nominations to the Cabinet, the Supreme Court, federal courts and other posts
                                  2. House of Representatives
                                    1. 435 representatives
                                      1. Two-year terms
                                      2. The Speaker of the House, elected by the representatives, is head of the House
                                      3. Makes laws
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