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Branches of Government Three branches of United States government Legislative, executive, and judicial branches Each branch has its own responsibilities All three branches work together Each branch keeps others in check

The Legislative Branch Legislative branch (representatives and senators) Legislative branch is also called Congress Each state has two senators Number of representatives depends on population Introduce and vote on new laws

The Executive Branch Executive branch (president and vice president) President is also commander in chief President appoints cabinet President oversees federal agencies Executive branch enforces laws

The Judicial Branch Judicial branch (supreme and federal courts) Cases involve federal laws Supreme Court has nine justices One chief justice, eight associate justices