3 Branches of U.S. Government Executive Legislative Judicial (enforces laws) (makes laws) (interprets laws) Members + President of US. | * + Vice President Cabinet (nominated by President, approved by Senate] Can approve or | + veto laws Makes treaties . with foreign governments Nominates judges to the Supreme Court Appoints cabinet members ls Commander- in-Chief of U.S. military forces U.S. Congress + Senate {2 Senators from state] House of Representatives (435 elected representative total bosed populatio Can propose tax laws Can impeach the president Can approve presidential appointments Ratifies treaties with foreign governments Can declare war Can override the president's veto with a 2/3 vote Can propose amendments to the Constitution with a 2/3 vote Supreme Court (9 justices nominated by the president and approved by the Senate) Other Federal Courts Can declare laws unconstitutional Can settle disputes involving the U.S. Can settle disputes between the states The Chief Justice presides over an impeachment trial of the President