Government

The national government of the United States, which is responsible for overseeing and managing the country as a whole. It is made up of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

• Federal Government

• Four branches
• Two branches
• One branch

This is the fundamental law of the United States, outlining the structure of government, the rights of citizens, and the rules for making and amending laws. The Constitutional Convention of 1787 resulted in the creation of this, which remains the cornerstone of American government and law.

• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Emancipation Proclamation
• U.S. Constitution

A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.

• amendment
• alteration
• modification
• revision

This branch, also known as Congress, is responsible for making federal laws. It consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• legislative branch
• presidential branch
• judicial branch
• executive branch

This one of the two chambers of Congress, with membership based on a state's population. It plays a key role in the lawmaking process.

• Senate
• Supreme Court
• White House
• House of Representatives

This is one of the two chambers of Congress, where each state is represented by two people.

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Supreme Court
• Cabinet

This branch is responsible for enforcing and implementing the laws passed by Congress. It is headed by the President of the United States.

• congressional branch
• executive branch
• judicial branch
• legislative branch

The position is the head of the executive branch of the federal government and serves as the leader of the nation. This leader is elected every four years.

• President of the United States
• Prime Minister
• Governor
• Mayor

This branch is responsible for interpreting and applying the laws. It includes federal courts and is headed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

• legislative branch
• judicial branch
• executive branch
• administrative branch

This is the highest court in the land, with the authority to make final decisions on legal matters and exercise judicial review.

• Supreme Court
• District Court
• Court of Appeals
• High Court