CE. 6A Executive Branch

CE. 6A Executive Branch

Enforcer of the nation's laws

Poll

Why did I show this video clip?

• Ms. Lackey loves Christmas

• We will be looking at executive branch today and it celebrates Christmas

• Your guess is as good as mine ?

• 50s music is the best

Poll

What is the most important responsibility for citizens to fulfill?

• be informed about current issues

• register and vote

• run for an elected government offices

Poll

What is a way that you could be involved in the political process?

• participate in political parties/ helping candidates win elections

• Registering and voting in elections

Open Ended

How do you see yourself participating in government in the future? Think about your responsibilities

Watch the video on White House Christmas

While you get out your notebook paper from yesterday for notes

Powers of the executive branch?

• enforces the nation's laws

• makes the national budget

• appoints government officer holders

• head of the executive agencies and departments

Multiple Choice

Which branch of the federal government has the power to declare war?

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• legislative branch

Multiple Select

Select all the powers that belong to the legislative branch.

• makes laws

• regulates foreign and interstate trade

• approves the budget

• approves presidential appointments to government offices

• raises taxes

Fill in the Blanks

Which branch of the federal government makes the nation's laws?