Branches of the U.S. Government A System of Checks & Balances
Branches Of the United States Government Executive Legislative Judicial
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Judicial United States Supreme Court 9 justices Appointed by the President Serve for life
Party Division of Congress 108th 2003-05 109th 2005-07 110th 2007-09 Senate Democrats 48 44 49 Senate Republicans 51 55 Senate Independents 1 2 House Democrats 204 202 233 House Republicans 229 232 House Independents
Legislative Congress consists of: Senate House of Representatives 100 Senators Serve a 6 year term House of Representatives 435 Representatives Serve a 3 year term
Executive President Vice-President Regulatory Agencies Serves a 4-year term Can serve 2 terms for a total of 8 years Vice-President Runs for election with the President Regulatory Agencies