Each branch of government has an important role. For example, the United States is classified as a constitutional republic with three branches: Executive, Legislative and Judicial.
Each branch has an important role. Additionally, each branch 'checks' each other. Here is a basic rundown of what each branch does, who runs them, and how they check each other.
- Executive branch - Carries out laws (president, vice president, Cabinet, most federal agencies) The president can veto legislation created by Congress and nominates heads of federal agencies.
- Legislative branch —Makes laws (Congress, comprised of the House of Representatives and Senate) Congress confirms or rejects the president's nominees and can remove the president from office in exceptional circumstances.
- Judicial branch —Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and other courts) The Justices of the Supreme Court, who can overturn unconstitutional laws, are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
