Our Government

A system of Checks and Balances

Our Government

The Exceptive Branch Includes the President, Vice President, Departments, and Agencies. The Legislative Branch includes the Senate and the House of Representatives. The judicial Branch includes the Supreme Court.

The Executive Branch

The President is the leader of the country and Commander-InChief og the miltary. The Vice President is the President of the Senate and becomes President if the president can no longer do his job. The Department advice the President on issues and help carry out polices. The Independent Agencies carry out polices or provide special services to the people.

The Legislative Branch

The U.S congress is made up of two parts; the House of Representatives and the Senates. The primary duty of the Congress is to write, debate, and pass bills, which are then passed on to the President for approval. Other Powers of Congress includes making laws about trade, taxes, money and war.

The Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch includes the federal court system with Supreme Court as the highest court. Once the Supreme Court makes a decision, it can only be charged by another Supreme Court decision or by amending the Constitution. The Supreme Court is made up of nine justices appointed by the President and approved by the Senate.