The United States government is divided into three branches: the **legislative**, **executive**, and **judicial** branches. Each branch has its own responsibilities and powers that are separate from the other two branches.
The **legislative branch** is responsible for making laws. It is made up of two houses of Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 100 members, two from each state, while the House of Representatives has 435 members who represent districts within each state.
The **executive branch** is responsible for enforcing laws. It is headed by the President of the United States who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the military. The President is assisted by a Vice President and a Cabinet made up of appointed officials who oversee various departments such as Defense, State, Treasury, and Justice.
The **judicial branch** is responsible for interpreting laws. It is headed by the Supreme Court which is made up of nine justices who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Supreme Court has the power to declare laws unconstitutional.
Here's an example: If Congress passes a law that the President believes is unconstitutional, he can veto it. However, if Congress overrides his veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both houses, then the law becomes effective. If someone believes that a law is unconstitutional, they can challenge it in court where it will be interpreted by judges in the judicial branch .
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