Describe the roles of the three basic branches of government. in most countries, these three branches balance each other by sharing power and monitoring one another. what are the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches?

In the United States, the three branches of government are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

The executive branch consists of the president, vice-president, and members of the presidential cabinet. The function of this branch is to carry out the laws passed by Congress or written into law by the president through an executive order.

The legislative branch consists of the Senate and House of Representatives. This branch is also referred to as Congress. Congress is responsible for making federal laws.

The judicial branch consists of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has 9 justices (judges) that rule on important cases that have national implications. This part of the government is responsible for interpreting the constitution/laws of the US.