Branches of government refer to the three distinct divisions responsible for different aspects of governance in a democratic system - legislative (making laws), executive (enforcing laws), and judicial (interpreting laws).
Related terms
Legislative Process: The steps followed by lawmakers in creating new laws, including proposal, discussion, voting, and potential veto override.
Presidential Cabinet: Advisors appointed by the president who head various executive departments responsible for specific policy areas.
Supreme Court: The highest court in the country that interprets the Constitution and resolves legal disputes at the federal level.