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Legislative BranchWho: Congress, which is composed of two parts.

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Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Review QuestionClick on an image below to learn more about it:Executive BranchWho:

President of the United States of AmericaVice President of the United States of AmericaCabinets of the United StatesClick the arrow continue

House of Representatives

Composed of 435 members.The amount of representatives from each state is based on the states population.Representatives serve a two year term with the potential to be re-elected.Click the arrow continue

Senate

Composed of 100 elected members2 Senators per stateSenators serve a six year term with the potential to be re-elected.Click the arrow continue

What does the Legislative Branch do?

Congress is in charge of making the laws.Return to main menuReview QuestionWhich branch of government is in charge of creating the laws?executive judicial legislative

President

The man in chargeClick the arrow continueVice President

President of the SenateSupports the President of the United States of America

Click the arrow continueCabinet Members

All cabinet members are nominated by the President.Nominees are presented to the Senate for approval or rejection.15 Executive DepartmentsClick the arrow continueWhat does the Executive Branch do?

The Executive Branch is in charge of carrying out the laws.Return to main menuWhat does the Judicial Branch do?

Determines whether laws are constitutional or unconstitutional.Oversees the United States court system.Return to main menu