Branches of government.

The branches of government are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

1. Executive Branch: The executive branch is responsible for enforcing and carrying out the laws. It is headed by the President in the United States and includes departments such as the Department of State, Department of Defense, and Department of Homeland Security.

2. Legislative Branch: The legislative branch is responsible for making laws. It is made up of the Congress, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 100 members, two from each state, while the House of Representatives has 435 members, with the number from each state based on its population.

3. Judicial Branch: The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting the laws and ensuring that they are applied fairly. It is headed by the Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the United States. The Supreme Court has nine justices who are appointed for life and are responsible for hearing cases that involve constitutional issues or disputes between states.

Executive Branch

- Enforces laws
- Vetoes laws passed by the legislature
- Appoints judges, ambassadors, and high-ranking officials
- Negotiates treaties with other countries
- Commands the armed forces

Legislative Branch

- Makes laws
- Oversees the executive branch
- Declares war
- Impeachment power (removes elected officials from office)
- Approves treaties

Judicial Branch

- Interprets laws
- Resolves disputes
- Strikes down laws it deems unconstitutional
- Ensures the fair and impartial administration of justice