Debt To The Past: Government And Law

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Monumental Films Inc

Complete Record: llustrates the three branches of the American Federal government and their roots in the Constitution. 1) Legislative- The two houses of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives. This is the “law making” branch of the government. 2) Executive- The President, the Vice-President, and those who may be appointed to serve with them (the Cabinet) . This branch of government must carry out and enforce the laws of the country. 3) Judicial- The Supreme Court, and various Appellate and District Courts Questions of law are decided within this branch of government.