Nuestro gobierno federal

House members are elected officials that make up part of the legislative branch of the U.S. government, which is the part of government that passes laws. There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.

The Senate has 100 senators, two from each of the 50 states. Senators are elected officials that make up part of the legislative branch of the U.S. government, which is the part of government that passes laws. Learn more in Senate, a title from the Our Federal Government series.

The president is the top leader, or head of state, of the United States of America. He or she is in charge of the entire executive branch of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution outlines a president's role and powers. Learn more in Office of the President, a title from the Our Federal Government series.

The Supreme Court, often referred to as the High Court, has powers over all the other courts in the United States. When Supreme Court justices make a decision, their ruling becomes law for the nation. Learn more in Supreme Court, a title from the Our Federal Government series.