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This song explains the three branches of the US government and the system of checks and balances. Laws are written in the legislative branch, which contains the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is composed of two senators from each state. Membership in the House of Representatives is determined by population. Laws are carried out by the executive branch, which is composed of the president, vice president and the Cabinet. The president has the unique position of Commander in Chief and gives the final word on military matters. He also has the power to veto bills and appoint Cabinet members and judges. The judicial branch consists of the courts, including the nine justices composing the highest court: the Supreme Court.