Our Government

A SYSTEM OF CHECKS AND BAL ANCES

Our Government
The Executive Branch includes the
President, Vice President, department
and agencies.
The Legislative Branch includes the
Senate and The House of
Representatives.
The Judicial Branch includes the
Supreme Court.

Executive Branch
The President is the leader of the
country and the commander-in-chief
of the military.
The Vice President is the President of
the Senate and becomes President if
the President can no longer do his
job.
The Department advise the President
on issues and help carry out policies.
The Independent Agencies carry out
policy or provide special services to
the people.

Legislative Branch
The U.S. Congress is made up of two
parts, The House of Representatives
and The Senate.
The primary duty of the Congress is
to write, debate, and pass bills, which
are then passed on to the President
to approve.
Other Powers of Congress include
making laws about trade, taxes,
money, and war.

Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch includes the
federal court system with the
Supreme Court as the highest court.
Once the Supreme Court makes a
decision, it can only be changed by
another Supreme Court decision or
by amending the Constitution.
The Supreme Court is made up of
nine Justices appointed by the
President and approved by the
Senate.