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At the local, state, and federal levels, this branch enforces the laws and appoints cabinet members and leaders of various agencies [1f]. The election process for the executive leaders differs at each level. Federally, the electoral college (i.e., a voting body) elects the President and Vice President [1o]. The constituents (i.e., state residents) elect the Governor and/or Lieutenant Governor at the State level. Lastly, at the local (city) level, the residents of the city/town elect the Mayor or city manager [1p]. 

At the local, state, and federal levels, this branch creates the laws, accepts or denies Presidential/Gubernatorial appointments, has investigative powers, etc. [1g]. These members are also known as legislators. At the national level, the Legislative branch is called Congress. In most States, this branch is called the General Assembly or  State Legislature [1r]. At the local level, the legislative branch is the City Council [1q].  Through their respective state or city elections, the people elect the members of Congress, General Assembly, or City Council. 

At the local, state, and federal levels, this branch clarifies the law [1h]. The judicial branch is made up of justices/judges.  The President appoints the judge(s) at the national or federal level, and the Senate confirms the nine Supreme Court Justices [1h]. At the state and local levels, the process varies by the different states or towns. For example, the judges can be appointed either by the people, the state legislatures, the governor, or a commission [1l]. To find out about your states' judicial selection process, click here.