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In order for a democratic nation to

function properly, be just to all its

citizens, and prevent overpowering of

one person or body, the three branches

of government were created. The

branches all have different jobs that

they are assigned to do.

The primary role of the legislative branch is to make laws. But who makes these
laws? Congress is divided into 2 houses; the House of Representatives, and the
Senate. The House of Representative's members are selected by the people of
several states. The Senate, however, is composed of two senators from each state.

To create a law, a member of the House of Representatives or Senate introduces a
bill, which is then either rewritten, approved, or killed by the committee. The House or
Senate then debate and vote on their own version of the bill. Members of both
committees try to work out the differences between the two versions, and the bill is is then
sent to the executive branch.

The President of the United States and his/her Vice President are the
leaders of the executive branch. This branch's job is to enforce laws.

After a bill is sent to the executive branch by Congress, the President either signs the bill
or vetoes it. If it is signed, the bill has finally become a law. If it is vetoed, or rejected,
the bill can be sent back to Congress. Congress can then approve the bill with a two-
thirds majority vote, and it can become a law.

Although members of the Legislative and Executive branches are selected by the people, the
members of the final branch, the Judicial branch, are appointed by the President and are
confirmed by the Senate. The Judicial branch is composed of the Supreme Court and other
federal courts.

This branch plays a key role in lawmaking. Courts under the Judicial branch can
decide the meaning of laws, how they are applied, and whether or not
they're constitutional.

The 3 branches of government are very important to the United States.
Each branch acts as a sort of a 'check' for the other branches' power.
Because of this, all power is not given to one person or body.

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