3 Branches of Government What are the responsibilities of the 3 branches of our government?

Executive Building is the White House Includes the President and Vice President

President- 4 year term, only 2 terms Must be at least 35 years old Must be a U.S. Citizen Serves as Commander-in-Chief of our Armed Forces (military) Signs or vetoes bills

Vice President Becomes President if the President can’t serve

Legislative Capitol building The representatives in the Legislative branch are referred to as “Congress” Made up of 2 parts, or “houses”

House of Representatives Number of representatives determined by the state’s population Representatives are elected to a 2 year term

Senate 2 representatives from each state Senators serve 6 year terms

Judicial Called the Supreme Court People who serve in the judicial branch are called “justices” Justices are appointed by the Presidents Justices serve for life Their job is to interpret the Constitution