U.S. Branches of Government

Congress

House of Representatives

Senate

Makes laws

Approves presidential appointments

Two senators from each state

Number of congressmen is based on population

President

Vice-President

Signs laws

Pardons people

Appoints Federal Judges

Elected every four years

Supreme Court

Decides if laws are constitutional

Are appointed by the president

There are 9 justices

Can overturn rulings by other judges