Attorney General Nominee: Loretta Lynch

Attorney General: Eric Holder

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

BARACK OBAMA

JOE BIDEN

MUST BE AT LEAST 35

NATURAL-BORN CITIZEN 14 YEARS US RESIDENCY

4 YEARS; 2 TERMS (MAX 10 YEARS)

15

SECRETARIES

DEFENSE, STATE, TREASURY;

JUSTICE

Some things to know

– Who is Loretta Lynch?– For what position has she been nominated?– Who would she be replacing?

– What does it mean to have control of the Senate/House? Who has control of these now?

– Explain: Sen. Joey Bagadonuts (R-NY).– What controversies have happened recently

between the Justice Department and Republicans?– Checks and balances is one of the features of our

government. How is it demonstrated in this news story?