The Executive branch includes Congress which is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate; this branch is responsible for making laws. The Legislative branch includes the President, the Vice President, and all cabinet members; they are responsible for carrying out the laws. Finally, the Judicial branch includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts; this branch is responsible for evaluating the laws. What are the pros and cons of dividing the powers between three different entities? United States Government
Think About It
Before we jump into the lesson, let’s review some key components of the United States Government. America has three branches of government, and a system of checks and balances that limits the powers of each branch. Can you name the three different branches?
