3 Branches of U.S. Government
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Calyn07
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3 BRANCHES OF U.S. GOVERNMENT
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
JUDICIAL BRANCH
CONGRESS
SENATE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT
-Responsible for Making Laws-Elected by the People-435 Members-At least 1 Representative from Each State-2 Year Terms-Must be at least 25 years old-Must have been a citizen for at least 7 years
-Responsible for Making Laws-Elected by the People-100 Members-2 Senators from Each State-6 Year Terms-Must be at least 30 years old-Must have been a citizen for at least 9 years
-Ensures Laws are Obeyed-Elected by the Electoral College based upon the votes of the people-Serves 4 year terms-Acts as the symbolic leader of the country-Acts as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
VICE PRESIDENT
SUPREME COURT
-Determines if Laws are Constitutional-Decides how Laws are Interpreted-Appointed by the President, with approval of Congress-Justices Serve for Life
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