Enforces the laws.

Decides what a law means.

Declares war

Includes the president, vice president, and the cabinet

Divided into the House and Senate

Punishes pirates!

Makes treaties with other countries

Can declare laws unconstitutional

Selected by the Electoral College

Selected by Popular Vote

Appoints Supreme Court Justices, federal judges, ambassadors and cabinet members

Approves presidential appointments

Makes a State of the Union address each year

Collects Taxes