Three Branches of Government
Explore how Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches work together to govern America. Track current activities, understand the balance of power, and see how each branch fulfills its constitutional role.
Government Branches
Congress
Joint Legislative • Both Chambers
Joint congressional activities including bicameral legislation, joint committees, and unified congressional oversight functions.
47
Joint Bills
8
Joint Committees
House
Representatives • Lower Chamber
The House of Representatives with 435 members serving 2-year terms. Initiates revenue bills and impeachment proceedings.
78
Active Bills
435
Members
Senate
Senators • Upper Chamber
The Senate with 100 members serving 6-year terms. Confirms presidential appointments and tries impeachments.
69
Active Bills
100
Senators
Executive
President & Agencies • Enforces Laws
The Executive branch includes the President, Vice President, Cabinet, and federal agencies that enforce federal laws.
12
Executive Orders
15
Cabinet Positions
Judicial
Courts • Interprets Laws
The federal court system including Supreme Court, Appeals Courts, and District Courts that interpret laws and constitution.
8
Pending Cases
9
Supreme Justices
State & Local
Governors & Municipalities • Local Laws
State governments, governors, state legislatures, and local municipalities with their own legislative and executive functions.
50
States
3,143
Counties
Checks and Balances
Legislative
Makes Laws
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Executive
Enforces Laws
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Judicial
Interprets Laws
Each branch has specific powers to check and balance the others, preventing any single branch from becoming too powerful. This system ensures democratic governance and protects constitutional rights.
Recent Branch Activity
House
2 hours ago
House Energy Committee approved H.R. 1234 (Renewable Energy Tax Incentives) by 12-8 vote. Bill now advances to full House consideration.
Executive
4 hours ago
President signed Executive Order 14892 establishing new federal telework guidelines for government employees.
Judicial
1 day ago
Supreme Court announced it will hear oral arguments for digital privacy rights case on March 15th, 2025.
Senate
1 day ago
Senate Banking Committee scheduled hearings on Federal Reserve policy for next Tuesday with Chairman Powell testifying.
State
2 days ago
California Governor announced $5B infrastructure package focusing on rural broadband expansion across the state.
Congress
3 days ago
Joint Economic Committee released bipartisan report on inflation trends and economic recovery projections.