1. Branches of Government

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.