BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

The president is the head of this branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The leader of this branch can veto bills and sign treaties.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

This branch votes if bills become laws.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The Senate and the House of Representatives make up this branch.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

This branch judges if new laws are constitutional and fair.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

This branch judges if new laws are constitutional and fair.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

This branch enforces the laws.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

This branch interprets the laws to understand what they mean.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

This branch writes laws.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

What is separation of powers?

• each branch of government has its own jobs

• the president and the vice president share work

• Congress decides which judges to elect

• the branches of government have no power at all