The legislative branch is better known as the United States Congress, and is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. The House of Representatives is composed of around 435 members, …show more content…
The president is not only the head of state and government, but also the military commander in chief, and chief diplomat for the united states. The president is also in control of the executive branch. One of the many presidential powers is to sign legislation passed by the congress, or to veto the bill, meaning that the president is an important factor in what laws are passed and which ones aren't, along with this the president also has the power to form treaties with other countries. However, if a president is found guilty of abusing their power, they have a chance to be impeached, which means being kicked out of office due to either terrorism, treason, and any other high offenses to the law. The vice president is second in power in this branch, they play an important role, they are the first in line of succession for presidential power, meaning that if the president were to die during their term, were to be impeached, or resign, then the vice president will be put into presidential