The main function of the executive is to lead the U.S. government and military and manage foreign affairs, making the President one of the most powerful people in the world.
The legislative branch, also known as Congress, has two chambers: the Senate (the “upper chamber”) and the House of Representatives (the “lower chamber”).
Instead of voting directly for a presidential candidate, U.S. citizens vote for electors who then vote for a president––kinda like picking a team captain who makes the final call. This…