The three branches are the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branch.
- The Executive Branch carries out the law.
- It is composed of the cabinet, the President, and the Vice-President.
- The President of the United States also acts as head of state and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
- The President also has the power to appoint the heads of the federal agencies, including the Cabinet.
- The Legislative Branch makes the laws.
- Composed of the House of Representitives and the Senate.
- The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to declare war, and the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments
- The Judicial Branch interprets the laws.
- Composed of the Supreme Court and all lower federal courts.
- Where the Executive and Legislative branches are elected by the people, members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
- Judges and justices serve no fixed term — they serve until their death, retirement, or conviction by the Senate.