1. The Branches of Government

2. EXECUTIVE BRANCH
The purpose of the Executive Branch is to carry out the laws .
President
Vice President
Cabinet

3. What Do You Know? There are 43 presidents.
There are 14 Cabinet positions.
The President is responsible for appointing the Cabinet .

4. House of Representatives
Legislative Branch
The purpose of the Legislative Branch is that it writes the bills
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate

5. What Do You Know There are two groups of the Legislative Branch.
A Senator serves for 6 years .
A Representative serves for 2 years .

6. Judicial Branch
The purpose of the Judicial Branch is that the Judiciary explains and applies the laws.
Supreme Court

7. What Do You Know? The Supreme Court was set up by the Constitution .
The Supreme Court Building is in Washington D.C.
There are 13 Judicial Circuits each with a court of appears .