Federal Government Chart
 

Legislative (congress)

Executive

Judicial
Who Congress, House of Representatives, the Senate, Congressional Elections The president along with the Vice-President. The Federal Courts and Judges
Terms & How Elected Members of the House of Representatives are elected every two years. The minimum age to be a representative is 25, a senator is 30, and a president is 35. This branch of government is elected by the people of the United States. He shall hold office for the term of four years with a Vice-President chosen for the same term. They’re elected by the votes of the Electoral Congress Judges shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. The judges are appointed by the president and are approved by the senate
Chief Officials Speaker of the House and leader of Senate President of the United States and the Vice-President Chief Justice
Powers Makes the laws Administers and enforces the laws Interprets the laws and the Constitution
Checks on other Branches Checks on the Executive Branch:

1. Congress can override a presidential veto

2. Congress approves funding for presidential programs

3. Congress can impeach and remove the president or other high officials

4. Senate approves or rejects treaties.

5. Senate confirms or rejects federal appointments

Checks on the Judicial Branch:

1. Congress establishes lower federal courts

2. Senate confirms or rejects appointments of judges.

3. Congress can impeach and remove federal judges.

 Checks on the Legislative Branch:

1. Can veto bills of Congress

2. Can call special sessions of Congress

3. Can influence public opinion

4. Can propose legislation

Checks on the Judicial Branch:

1. Appoints federal judges

2. Can pardon or reprieve people convicted of federal crimes

 Checks on the Legislative Branch:

1. Can decide the meaning of laws

2. Can declare acts of Congress unconstitutional

Checks on the Executive Branch:

1. Appointed for life, federal judges are free from presidential control

2. Can declare presidential actions unconstitutional
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