nominate judges

members are Supreme Court Justices and federal courts

collect taxes

represents the USA in foreign affairs

determine whether laws are unconstitutional

commander in chief of armed forces

main responsibility is carrying out laws

writes and passes laws

Executive

grant pardons

calls Congress together for special sessions

members are senators and members of the House of Representatives

sign treaties

presides over impeachment trials

main responsibility is making laws

determine if treaties are unconstitutional

create national currency

members are the President and other government officials

declare war

main responsibility is interpreting laws

overrule presidential veto with 2/3 majority