Branches of Government
Legislative Branch Purpose Location Structure Leaders Make Laws Location Capital Building (Washington D.C.) Structure Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives Leaders Vice President (Senate) Speaker of the House (House of Representatives) Powers in Constitution Mint and Borrow Money Propose budget Regulate Trade Declare War Provide maintenance to the navy
Executive Branch Purpose Location Structure Leaders Enforce Laws Location White House Structure Headed by the President Assisted by his cabinet Leaders President of the United States (Barack Obama) Powers in Constitution Sign or veto bills Recommend heads of government departments Commander-in-Chief Issue pardons
Judicial Branch Purpose Location Structure Leaders Interpret Laws Location Supreme Court Structure District Court Court of Appeals Leaders Chief Justice Justices of the Supreme Court Powers in Constitution Hear federal cases regarding violations of federal law.