Activity 2.3: Who’s Got the Power?
Let’s review what you have learned about the three branches of government and the powers of each. Complete the chart below by identifying which branch of government possesses each of the powers. Use the article links below and focus on Articles I, II and III of the Constitution to complete the chart below.
To get a copy of the chart, click on the Who’s Got the Power? chart and go to "File" and "Make a copy". Rename the document with your first initial and last name. Remember to share your document with your teacher.
Who’s Got The Power?
Power | Branch of Government |
Introduces laws | |
Declares laws unconstitutional | |
Signs bills into law | |
Coins money | |
Nominates Supreme Court justices | |
Declares war | |
Vetoes bills | |
Interprets/Makes meaning of laws | |
Serves as commander-in-chief of the army and navy | |
Issues a pardon | |
Overrides a presidential veto | |
Borrows money on behalf of the United States | |
Makes treaties | |
Impeaches/Removes the president |
From the National Constitution Center