The Legislative Branch Makes laws for our nation Decides how tax money will be spent Consists of two “houses” – also called Congress House of Representatives # of representatives is based on each state’s population 435 total members Reps. must be 25 years old and live in the district they represent One “term” lasts two years Can serve as many terms as they are elected to

The Legislative Branch The Senate 2 Senators for every state 100 total members Senators must be 30 years old and live in the state they represent One term lasts 6 years Can serve as many terms as they are elected to

The Executive Branch Enforces our nation’s laws by starting programs/services and ordering money to be spent Can propose and veto laws President is the Commander-in-Chief of the military Consists of President, Vice President, and the President’s Cabinet President can only serve two 4 year terms

The Executive Branch Requirements to be President Must be 35 years old Must be a natural born citizen of the US Must live in US for 14 years

The Judicial Branch “Judge” our nation’s laws to see if they are Constitutional Consists of our nation’s court system The Supreme Court Supreme law of the land 9 judges – appointed by the President Serve for life or until they resign or are removed