3 Branches of U.S. Government

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