Branches of Government
White House Executive Branch
The power of the executive branch is vested in the President, who also serves as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
U.S. Supreme Court Judicial Branch
The judicial branch hears cases that challenge or require interpretation of the legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President.
U.S. Capitol Legislative Branch
The legislative branch of the federal government consists of the Congress, which is divided into two chambers -- the Senate and the House of Representatives.