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Lesson 16: How Much Power Should Be Given to the Executive and Judicial Branches?
Lesson Purpose
In this lesson, you will learn about the powers that the Constitution gives to the executive and judicial branches. You will learn how the legislative and judicial branches check the power of the executive branch. You also will learn about the system that the Constitution established for electing a president.
Lesson Objectives
When you finish this lesson, you should be able to explain the powers of the executive and judicial branches of government, and explain the process for electing the president of the United States.
Lesson Terms
advice and consent
The right of the U.S. Senate, granted in Article II of the Constitution, to review treaties and major presidential appointments. Two-thirds vote of senators is required for treaties and a simple majority for appointments.
appellate jurisdiction
Electoral College
impeach
jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
Twenty-second Amendment
