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BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT, consists of the, formed by - Coggle Diagram
BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
LEGISLATIVE
CONGRESS
COMPOSED BY
SENATE
(100)
each state 2 senators
elected every 6 years
30 years of ages
1/3 of members re-elected
every 2 years
HOUSE OF
RAPRESENTATIVE
(435)
some for each states
depending on how many lives in
elected every 2 years
25 years of ages
elected by people
functions
making laws
declaring war
approving federal
judges and justices
EXECUTIVE
it consists of
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
THE CABINET
15 advisors
helps the president
making decisions
within their area
of expertise
defence
homeland
security
enforce the laws
Functions
appointing government
officials
commanding the armed forces
meeting leaders of other nations
JUDICIAL
it COMPREHENDS
COURTS
SUPREME COURT
HIGHEST COURT
OF US
9 JUDGES
MEMBERS
are
appointed by the President
confirmed by Senate
they SERVE
until
DEATH
RETIREMENT
functions
PUNISH who break the laws
of the SUPREME COURT
determine if federal laws are
constitutional
settle disputes among States
consists of the
formed by