The Three Branches Of Congress

The Three Branches

Our government was split into three branches at the very beginning of its creation. Our nation’s leaders believed that this split was the best way to run the government and country. Each branch was created for a specific purpose. The legislative branch was designed to draft public policies and laws. The executive branch’s aim is to implement law. Lastly, the judicial branch was developed for the purpose of clarifying law.

Each branch contains multiple entities. For example, the legislative branch is comprised of Congress, which is the Senate and House of Representatives. All of the branches hold the responsibility of checks and balances, which is how our government as a whole maintains equality. The legislative branch has

These leaders facilitate legislative business, and keep parties united. The majority leaders schedule legislation for floor consideration and plan legislative agendas. They are also the lead speaker for the majority party. Majority leaders assist with program development, policy formation, and policy decisions as well. Minority leaders aid in developing minority positions. They negotiate with the majority party, direct minority caucus activities, and lead debate for the minority. Whips are assistant floor leaders. They are selected by the party (majority or minority) caucus. Whips serve as a link between party leaderships. They have the responsibility of telling the floor leader how many votes can be counted. Lastly, the party whips must see that all members of a party are in attendance for important votes.

Congressional committees are created to get information, look for problems and solutions, and employ checks and balances throughout the House of Representatives and Senate. Committee assignments are given by a previously selected congressional committee. There is a myriad of types of congressional committees, which include: Standing Committees, Select Committees, Joint Committees, and Conference

Section one is focused on succession, which in presidential terms means that if the president is unable to fulfill his duties, the vice president will step in. Section two goes more in depth with succession terms. Sections three and four say that if the President is disabled, the Vice President will become the acting President. In order for another figure to take over the position, the President has to inform Congress when he can or can’t perform. The Vice President and cabinet majority have the ability to challenge the President’s decision.

The White House staff has influence that may come as a surprise to some. Author Michael Nelson addresses criticisms of the White House Staff in his book, Guide to the Presidency. He points out that the critics have revealed that the staff “has grown too large to be supervised and managed adequately.”1 As a matter of fact, the Chief of Staff has more influence than the Vice President does. The appointment of Chief of Staff is viewed as most likely being the most important appointment the President