Government Structure and Functions Lesson 2

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Separation of Powers

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Power is separated, or divided, among three branches of government.

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Branches of Government

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Three parts of government, each with separate powers.

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Legislative Branch

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The branch of government that makes laws.

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Executive Branch

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The branch of government that enforces laws.

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Judicial Branch

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The branch of government that decides what laws mean.

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Articles

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Parts of the Constitution.

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Checks and Balances

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The way in which the different branches of government keep each other from having too much power.

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Veto

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When the President turns down a bill or refuses to sign it into law.

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Override

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When the Congress votes to cancel a President’s veto.

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Limited Government

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The government can only do what the people have given it the power to do.