The Executive Branch consists of the President, Vice President, the Executive Office of the President (EOP), and the Cabinet.
Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress. Fifteen executive departments — each led by an appointed member of the President’s Cabinet — carry out the day-to-day administration of the federal government (Source: whitehouse.gov).
Read more about the powers of each member/department of the Executive Branch at whitehouse.gov.
This webpage from USA.gov provides a list of resources on the Presidential Elections Process, Congressional, State, and Local Elections, Voter Registration, Election Laws and History, and How, Where, and When to Vote. USA.gov is the official guide to government information and services. Future voters can learn more about how elections are conducted and how to prepare for voting. This resource also helps explain how a President is elected in the United States.
This webpage from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is a quick guide to frequently asked voting questions. It provides answers to voter registration questions, ways to vote, and how elections work. The EAC is charged with developing guidelines to meet HAVA (Help America Vote Act) requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration.
The Legislative Branch, also known as Congress, consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Article I of the Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers.
The House of Representatives is made up of 435 elected members, divided among the 50 states in proportion to their total population. Members of the House serve two-year terms.
The Senate is composed of 100 Senators, 2 for each state. Members of the Senate are elected to six-year terms by the people of each state.
The Vice President of the United States serves as President of the Senate and may cast the decisive vote in the event of a tie in the Senate.
The Speaker of the House is elected by the Representatives to be the presiding officer of the chamber. He or she is third in the line of succession to the Presidency.
(Source: whitehouse.gov)
This resource from the U.S. Senate website explains the powers and procedures of Congress. This website will also provide information on current and past Senators for all states. This resource should be used to understand what Senators do in government and how voting for a member of the Senate will impact your state.
This resource from the U.S. House of Representatives explains how the House of Representatives operates in the United States. It also explains how California receives seats in the House of Representatives. This resource should be used to learn more about the positions candidates are running for and how your candidate can represent you in the federal government.