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Office of Budget and Performance

Branches of the United States Government
Legislative -- Congress
Makes Laws
House of Representatives (435 Members)	Serves a 2-year term Must be 25 years old Must be a citizen for 7 years Can propose tax laws Can impeach the President
Congress (100) Members	Serves a 6-year term Must be 30 years old Must be a citizen for 9 years Can approve Presidential appointments Approves treaties with foreign governments
Executive Branch -- President, Vice President, Cabinet
Enforces Laws	Must be 35 years old Must be a U.S. citizen by birth Must be a U.S. resident for 14 years Has power to approve/veto laws Makes treaties with foreign governments Tries President after impeachment
Judicial -- Supreme and Federal Court
Interprets Laws	Serves for life Can declare laws unconstitutional Can settle disputes involving the United States Chief Justice of the Supreme Court presides over the impeachment of the President

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