This educational worksheet uses the metaphor of a three-legged stool to illustrate how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches support the U.S. government.

Diagram of the three branches of the US government as a three-legged stool with fill-in sections for responsibilities, members, and powers.

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Legislative Branch
- Main responsibility: Makes laws
- Members: Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
- Key powers: Pass laws, declare war, approve treaties, control budget

Executive Branch
- Main responsibility: Enforces laws
- Members: President, Vice President, Cabinet, federal agencies
- Key powers: Veto bills, command armed forces, negotiate treaties, appoint judges

Judicial Branch
- Main responsibility: Interprets laws and reviews constitutionality
- Members: Supreme Court and lower federal courts
- Key powers: Review laws, settle disputes, declare laws unconstitutional

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