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U.S. Branches of Government

The United States government is divided into three branches: Executive, Judicial, and Legislative. The Executive branch, headed by the President and Vice-President, is elected every four years and has the power to sign laws, appoint federal judges, and grant pardons.

U.S. Branches of Government

U.S. Branches of Government

Judicial

Can overturn rulings by other judges
There are 9 justices
Are appointed by the president
Decides if laws are constitutional
Supreme Court

Executive

Elected every four years
Appoints Federal Judges
Pardons people
Signs laws
President
Vice-President

Legislative

Number of congressmen is based on population
Two senators from each state
Approves presidential appointments
Makes laws
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives