Branches of Government

Branches of Government

United States Constitution

In creating the Constitution the forefathers of this nation designed a government with three distinctive elements that established responsibilities and upheld the Constitution. These men were dedicated to ensuring that each branch of government has a role in upholding the rights of the people. The three branches of government created are The Judicial Branch, The Executive Branch, and The Legislative Branch. In examining the creation of the branches of government it has become apparent that these branches create a balance of power.

The branches of Government are divided in their powers and abilities yet each are accountable for upholding the Constitution and for guiding the Nation. These responsibilities were given equally to ensure a greater responsibility to protect and uphold the rights of the people and the Constitution. These branches are unified and separate powers that distribute the responsibilities of a great nation among the branches and ensure Constitutionality. In reviewing the establishment and forethought in the roles of the branches of government it is clear that the separation of powers, checks and balances, and the right to govern within the Constitution has created a support that permits each to uphold their roles and ensure that our Nation remains for the people, by the people.

References

Patterson, T. E. (2009). The American Democracy (9th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill

U.S. House of Representatives. (1992). LEGISLATIVE-EXECUTIVE RELATIONS IN GENERAL. Retrieved February 5, 2013, from United States House of Representatives: http://www.rules.house.gov/Archives/jcoc2al.htm

White House. (n.d.). Our Government. Retrieved February 5, 2013 from The White House: http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government