How does the government make sure that the laws are being followed?
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How does the government make sure that the laws are being followed?
The third branch of the United States government is the Judicial Branch. The Judicial Branch is there to make sure that the laws and the way they’re enforced agree with the Constitution. They are much like referees in a sport and help keep our laws fair and equal. At the top of the Judicial Branch is the Supreme Court.
How do I make sure my law is fair?
The Supreme Court and other federal courts (judicial branch) can declare laws or presidential actions unconstitutional, in a process known as judicial review. By passing amendments to the Constitution, Congress can effectively check the decisions of the Supreme Court.
How the laws are enforced?
Congress creates and passes bills. The president then may sign those bills into law. Federal courts may review the laws to see if they agree with the Constitution. If a court finds a law is unconstitutional, it can strike it down.
How do we determine laws?
The bill has to be voted on by both houses of Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate. If they both vote for the bill to become a law, the bill is sent to the President of the United States. He or she can choose whether or not to sign the bill. If the President signs the bill, it becomes a law.
What branch makes sure laws are carried out and enforced?
The executive branch
The executive branch of our Government is in charge of making sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed. The President of the United States is the head of the executive branch.
The United States Congress
The United States Congress is the lawmaking body of the Federal Government. Congress has two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each state also passes its own laws, which you must follow when you are in that state.
Who interprets the law?
the judicial branch
The U.S. Constitution establishes three separate but equal branches of government: the legislative branch (makes the law), the executive branch (enforces the law), and the judicial branch (interprets the law).
Who enforces a law?
The executive branch enforces laws. The judicial branch interprets laws.
What is the power to make laws?
Congress
Powers of Congress All legislative power in the government is vested in Congress, meaning that it is the only part of the government that can make new laws or change existing laws. Executive Branch agencies issue regulations with the full force of law, but these are only under the authority of laws enacted by Congress.
What is responsible for implementing the laws?
The executive is a smaller group of people who are responsible for implementing laws and running the government. The Judiciary protects the laws.
How does a law become a law?
If a bill has passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and has been approved by the President, or if a presidential veto has been overridden, the bill becomes a law and is enforced by the government.
What branch enforces the laws?
The executive branch consists of the President, his or her advisors and various departments and agencies. This branch is responsible for enforcing the laws of the land.