Admin Table of Contents
Who are the members of the branches?
They are the Executive, (President and about 5,000,000 workers) Legislative (Senate and House of Representatives) and Judicial (Supreme Court and lower Courts). The President of the United States administers the Executive Branch of our government.
How many members are in each branch of government?
Congress has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate are voted into office by American citizens in each state. There are currently 100 Senators, 435 Representatives, 5 Delegates, and 1 Resident Commissioner.
Which branch of government has the most members?
the executive branch
More than 4 million men and women work in the executive branch. It is far and away the largest branch of our national government. Article II of our Constitution created the executive branch.
Who makes up the legislative branch?
the Congress
The legislative branch is made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress. Among other powers, the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
Who is the head of the judicial branch?
| Chief Justice of the United States | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent John Roberts since September 29, 2005 | |
| Supreme Court of the United States | |
| Style | Mr. Chief Justice (informal) Your Honor (within court) The Honorable (formal) |
| Status | Chief justice |
Which branch is the weakest?
In Federalist No. 78, Hamilton said that the Judiciary branch of the proposed government would be the weakest of the three branches because it had “no influence over either the sword or the purse.
What branch of government is most powerful?
The Legislative Branch
In conclusion, The Legislative Branch is the most powerful branch of the United States government not only because of the powers given to them by the Constitution, but also the implied powers that Congress has. There is also Congress’s ability to triumph over the Checks and balances that limits their power.
Can a President declare war without Congress?
It provides that the president can send the U.S. Armed Forces into action abroad only by declaration of war by Congress, “statutory authorization,” or in case of “a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces.”
What can’t the judicial branch do?
The judicial branch can interpret the laws but cannot enforce them. This is supported by the fact that the Constitution doesn’t say anything allowing them to do so. At the Marbury vs Madison case, the Supreme Court jury realized they couldn’t enforce the laws. The Supreme Court can’t have a jury at an Impeachment.
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