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THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

United states government The Constitution created a government of three equal branches, or parts. The Constitution is the plan and set of rules for our government. The three branches are: Legislative Executive JUDICIAL

The legislative branch The Constitution created Congress. Congress has two parts: The Senate and The House of Representatives. They work in the US Capitol Building.

Duties of the Legislative Branch Make laws Pass taxes Approves treaties Approves appointments

The senate There are 100 senators. Each state has two senators. A Senator is in office for 6 years. This is called a “term.”

The house of representatives There are 435 representatives. The more people that live in a state, the more representatives it has. Representatives serve for a term of two years. They can be elected for more than one term.

The Executive Branch The president, or Chief Executive, is the head of the government. Americans vote every four years for their leader of their democratic society. After elected to serve his/her country, the president lives and works in the White House.

Duties of the Executive Branch Manages the government Proposes new laws Makes treaties Heads the armed forces Signs bills into laws or vetoes them

The Judicial branch The Supreme Court is the highest court is the U. S. The nine justices can serve for as long as they live, or wish to retire. Each justice is chosen by the president. The Supreme Court Building

Duties of the Judicial Branch Decides if laws are constitutional Explains the meaning of treaties Interprets laws

Government The Executive Branch -- The president carries out the laws of the United States. The Legislative Branch -- The Congress (Senate and House of Representatives) makes the laws. The Judicial Branch -- The Supreme Court explains the laws.