The three branches of government and are as follows,
Executive - Main responsibility is that it has veto power over congress and is the commander in chief of the armed forces. Among other functions executive leadership also has the role to appoint federal judges and enforce international treaties.
Legislative - A Congress composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Has the ability to override with a super majority in the senate. Legislative also has the president veto authority.
Judicial - Federal system of courts, including Supreme Court. Can invalidate laws enacted by congress. Held accountable to Congress and the president.
How are powers balanced in the U.S. government?
The powers of the country are broken up into the three branches of government, Executive, Legislative and Judicial. The three have equal power and none of the three out ranks the other. Even though they are three different branches they all must work together as one. This creates the balance power of balance in the US government.
How does each branch of government participate in the evolution of our laws? Provide examples.
There is one example of government participation on laws. Let’s look at the Affordable Healthcare Act. This law was brought forth by the President (executive) passed onto Supreme Court(Judicial) to validate that it is legal. Then it was passed over to the Legislative branch who voted and passed it for approval to the president.
DQ 3
What are the differences between substantive law, procedural law, criminal law, civil law, common law, and statutory law? Provide examples of each. What is the most important provision of the U.S. Constitution with respect to businesses, and why? substantive law - Laws that provide individuals with rights and create certain duties. procedural law - Laws that provide a structure and set out rules for pursuing substantive rights. criminal law - Laws designed to protect society, which results in