1. In charge of making new laws
Signs treaties, communicates with citizens, and meets with lawmakers
House of Representatives (435 members, based upon the population of the state)
Legislative
Executive
Made up of court system including the Supreme Court which is the highest court in the land
President of the United States
Senate (100 members, two from each state)
Courts decide arguments about the meaning of laws, how they are applied, and whether they break the rules of the Constitution
Judicial
In charge of signing & enforcing new laws
Made up of 9 justices and led by the Chief Justice