Three Branches of Government

The branch of government that enforces, carries out, the law.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The branch of government that makes the laws.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The branch of government that reviews laws to determine whether they are fair or unfair.

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The head of this branch is the Supreme Court

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The head of this branch is the President

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The head of this branch is Congress

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

This chamber of the legislative branch is made up of 435 representatives, based on population.

• House of Representatives

• Senate

This chamber of the legislative branch is made up of 100 representatives, 2 per state.

• House of Representatives

• Senate

Prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Allows each branch of government to limit powers of the other two branches.

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Checks & Balances

• Natural Rights

The structure and powers of each branch of government are outlined in the...

• Preamble

• Amendments

• Articles of the Constitution