The document outlines the three branches of the US Government: the Executive Branch led by the President, the Legislative Branch made up of Congress, and the Judicial Branch headed by the Supreme Court. It describes the roles of each branch, with the Executive Branch executing laws, the Legislative Branch creating and passing laws, and the Judicial Branch interpreting laws and resolving disputes. This creates a system of checks and balances between the three branches of power.
The document outlines the three branches of the US Government: the Executive Branch led by the President, the Legislative Branch made up of Congress, and the Judicial Branch headed by the Supreme Court. It describes the roles of each branch, with the Executive Branch executing laws, the Legislative Branch creating and passing laws, and the Judicial Branch interpreting laws and resolving disputes. This creates a system of checks and balances between the three branches of power.
The document outlines the three branches of the US Government: the Executive Branch led by the President, the Legislative Branch made up of Congress, and the Judicial Branch headed by the Supreme Court. It describes the roles of each branch, with the Executive Branch executing laws, the Legislative Branch creating and passing laws, and the Judicial Branch interpreting laws and resolving disputes. This creates a system of checks and balances between the three branches of power.
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 commanderin-chief of the military.
The Vice President is the President of the Senate and becomes President if the President can no longer do the job. The Department advise the President on issues and help carry out policies. The Independent Agencies carry out policy 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 Senate. 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 include making laws about trade, taxes, money, and war.
The Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch includes
the federal court system with
the Supreme Court as the highest court. Once the Supreme Court makes a decision, it can only be changed 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.