3 branches of the government

legislatives duties

• makes laws

• represents people

legislatives powers

• impeach president

• override president veto (2/3 vote)

• maintain army

• establish post office, court, regulate commerce between states, declare war, raise $$$

executive duties

• enforce laws

executive powers

• lead the army

• pardon

• create treaties w nations (2/3 senate approves)

• appoint federal judges

judicial duties

• review the law

judicial powers

• declare congress/president unconstitutional