Executive
Legislative
Judicial
President, Vice President, Cabinet
Congress (Senate and House of
Representatives)
Supreme Court
Carries Out Laws
Makes Laws
Interprets Laws (make sure laws follow
the Constitution)
The President serves a 4-year term
The President must be at least 35 years
old, a 14 year resident, and native born
Has the power to approve or veto
(reject) laws
Makes treaties with foreign countries
Nominates judges to the Supreme Court
Appoints cabinet members (Secretary
of State, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of
Homeland Security)
Is Commander-in-Chief of U.S. military
forces