Title: Three Branches of Government
Headings: Three Branches of Government
Three Branches of Government
The System of Checks and Balances
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Significant Supreme Court Cases

Content: The President approves and carries out laws passed by the legislative branch (or he can veto them). He appoints or removes cabinet members and officials. He negotiates treaties, and acts as head of state and commander in chief of the armed forces. The executive branch also includes the Vice President and other officials, such as members of the cabinet. The cabinet is made up of the heads of the 15 major departments of the government. The cabinet gives advice to the President about important matters. The Cabinet
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of the Treasury
The Secretary of Defense
The Attorney General (Justice Department)
The Secretary of the Interior
The Secretary of Agriculture
The Secretary of Commerce
The Secretary of Labor
The Secretary of Health and Human Services
The Secretary of Homeland Security
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
The Secretary of Transportation
The Secretary of Education
The Secretary of Energy
The Secretary of Veterans' Affairs
The Executive Branch also includes federal agencieslike the EPA. See also: Presidents. Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court building is where the nine justices meet.