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The Three Branches of Government

Executive Branch

Who makes up the executive branch? What does the executive branch do?

Executive Branch Includes: Have the Power to: The President The Vice-President The Cabinet Have the Power to: Suggest new laws Head of the armed forces Veto a bill passed by Congress Nominate Supreme Court Justices Makes a State of the union address each year

Legislative Branch

Who makes up the legislative branch? What does the legislative branch do?

Legislative Branch Selected by popular vote Includes: The Congress (The House of Representatives and The Senate) 535 voting members Have the power to: Propose bills Make laws Collects taxes Approve Presidential appointments Override the President’s veto

Judicial Branch

Who makes up the judicial branch? What does the judicial branch do?

Judicial Branch Nominated by the President Includes: Supreme Court 9 members Have the power to: Decide if laws are constitutional or not Explain meanings of treaties Interprets the meaning of laws Can rule a President’s actions unconstitutional