Master the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches
GENO says:Welcome to the halls of power! The Founders designed three separate branches so no single person or group could become a tyrant. Congress makes laws, the President enforces them, and the Courts interpret them. Together, they check and balance each other. Let's explore how it all works!
Choose Your Branch
Select a topic to explore the structure of American government
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The Three Branches
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial powers
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Checks & Balances
How branches limit each other's power
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Powers Quiz
Match the power to the correct branch
🏛️ The Three Branches at a Glance
• 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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