Article One: The Legislative Branch
The Powers of the Congress Writes the Laws Confirms presidential appointments Approves treaties Grants money Declares war
Article Two: The Executive Branch
The Powers of the Executive Proposes laws Administers the laws Commands armed forces Appoints ambassadors and other officials Conducts foreign policy Makes treaties
Article Three: The Judicial Branch
The Powers of the Supreme Court Interprets the Constitution and other laws Reviews lower-court decisions
Federal Judicial System Supreme Court Reviews cases appealed from lower federal courts and highest state courts Courts of Appeals Review appeals from district courts District Courts Hold trials
Relations among States
The U.S. Federal Government Separation of Powers Legislative Make Laws Legislative Executive Enforces Laws Judicial Interpret Laws Population President Vice Pres. Cabinet House of Representatives Supreme Court Courts of Appeals District Courts 2= Senate