7. what was the result of the spanish-american war for the united states?

The United States emerged as a world power;

Cuba gained independence from Spain;

the United States gained possession of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Explanation:

legislative branch:

one of the three branches of government divided between the senate and the house of representatives.

- creates or makes laws

- power to override a veto

executive branch:

one of the three branches of government, headed by the president.

- enforces or carries out laws

- power to veto a bill sent to it by congress

judicial branch:

one of the three branches of government, headed by the chief justice of the supreme court.

- interprets laws

- power to declare laws or actions by the government unconstitutional

b. the 200th birthday of the united states