Question

anatomy of the constitution
whose job is it?
e - executive l = legislative j = judicial
(for each description show the correct side of your tent.)

1. coins money
2. enforces the laws
3. decides what a law means
4. declares war
5. includes the president, vice president, and the cabinet
6. divided into the house and senate
7. punishes pirates!
8. makes treaties with other countries
9. can declare laws unconstitutional
10. selected by the electoral college
11. state representatives are elected by popular vote
12. appoints supreme court justices, federal judges, ambassadors and cabinet members
13. approves presidential appointments
14. makes a state of the union address each year
15. collect federal taxes

icivics

Explanation:

1. Coining money is a legislative power. The legislative branch (Congress) has the power to coin money as per the US Constitution.
2. Enforcing laws is the job of the executive branch. The President and the executive - related departments are responsible for law - enforcement.
3. Deciding what a law means is a judicial function. The courts, especially the Supreme Court, interpret laws.
4. Declaring war is a legislative power. Only Congress can declare war.
5. The president, vice - president, and the cabinet are part of the executive branch.
6. The House and Senate are parts of the legislative branch (Congress).
7. Punishing pirates is a legislative power as Congress has the power to define and punish piracy.
8. Making treaties with other countries is an executive power, though treaties need Senate approval.
9. Declaring laws unconstitutional is a judicial power (judicial review).
10. The President is selected by the Electoral College, which is part of the executive branch.
11. State representatives (in the House of Representatives) are elected by popular vote and are part of the legislative branch.
12. Appointing Supreme Court Justices, federal judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members is an executive power.
13. Approving presidential appointments is a legislative power (Senate's advice and consent power).
14. Making a State of the Union address is an executive function, done by the President.
15. Collecting federal taxes is a legislative power as Congress has the power to lay and collect taxes.

Answer:

1. L
2. E
3. J
4. L
5. E
6. L
7. L
8. E
9. J
10. E
11. L
12. E
13. L
14. E
15. L