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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.