Master the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches
Select a topic to explore the structure of American government
• Legislative Branch (Congress) — Makes laws. Consists of the Senate (100 members, 2 per state) and House of Representatives (435 members, based on population).
• Executive Branch (President) — Enforces laws. Includes the President, Vice President, Cabinet, and federal agencies.
• Judicial Branch (Supreme Court) — Interprets laws. The Supreme Court has 9 justices who serve for life and can declare laws unconstitutional.
• Checks & Balances — Each branch can limit the others. The President can veto laws, Congress can override vetoes, and Courts can strike down unconstitutional laws.
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